Chickmagalur District : Chickmagalur district was called Kadur district till 1947. It is situated roughly in the south-western part of Karnataka state.
Bellary District : Bellary district takes its name from the word Balari which refers to goddess Durugamma as this goddess had manifested herself in the town.
Chitradurga District : CHITRADURGA Located at a distance of 202 kms Northwest of Bangalore, in the heart of the Deccan Plateau, Chitradurga is recognized as the land of valour and chivalry.
Kolar District : A landlocked district, Kolar is the Eastern gateway to Karnataka.
Haveri District : Haveri district is exactly in the center of Karnataka with equal distance from Bidar in the far north to Kollegal in the far south.
Dharwad District : Dharwad district is situated in the Western sector of the northern half of Karnataka State.
Gulbarga District : Gulbarga district is situated in the northern part of Karnataka State.
Gadag District : Gadag, a unique district located in the western part of northern Karnataka.