Kanakapura

On the bank of Arkavati river, Kankapura is located 56km from Bangalore. This place is spread over an area of 1,59,426 hectares with mainly six talukas: Harohalli, Maralawadi, Kodihalli, Sathanur and Uyyamballi. The industrial activities undertaken here include Silk Reeling, Twisting, Powerlooms, Brick Industries, Bamboo activities, Pottery and other rural industries.

People of this taluk are mainly dependent upon Agriculture. People here have engaged themselves in bee keeping, rural and cottage industries as this place has more potential for these industries. The Bee keeping industry has covered 38 villages and there are 150 bee keepers who are maintaining 300 bee colonies (Apiaries). This place also has temples dedicated to Hindu gods Ranganatha, Valakotamma, Kodandarama and Anjaneya.
Accessibility

• Karnataka State Transport Corporation Buses from Bangalore ply for Kanakapura while cabs can also be hired.