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Which major cities are located in Karnataka besides Bengaluru and Mysuru?
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Karnataka
Keshava Temple, Somanathapura, Karnataka, India.
Beyond the capital city of Bengaluru and the city of Mysuru, Karnataka features several other significant urban centers that serve as important hubs for industry, administration, and culture.
Key major cities in the state include:
- Hubballi-Dharwad
- Mangaluru
- Belagavi (Belgaum)
- Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)
- Davangere
- Ballari (Bellary)
- Shivamogga (Shimoga)
- Vijayapura (Bijapur)
- Raichur
- Bhadravati
These cities contribute to the state's diverse economic landscape, which ranges from heavy engineering and iron and steel production to agricultural processing and textile manufacturing. Other notable towns and historical centers include Bidar, Tumakuru, and Hassan.1234