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How are Karnataka’s districts organized and administered?
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Keshava Temple, Somanathapura, Karnataka, India.
The state of Karnataka is organized into more than two dozen districts, which are further grouped into four administrative divisions.1
The administration of each district is headed by a deputy commissioner, who concurrently serves as the district magistrate and collector. Additionally, there are several levels of administrative units established below the district level to facilitate governance.1