Social,
Environmental & Economic Sustainability
Our analysis of the rank of the district
Backwardness : 265
Sex Ratio Rank : 398
(Rank one is least sex ratio - Cenus 2001)
HIV Category District : A
(HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2004 - 2006)
Disability : 194 (Census 2001)
Literacy Ratio : 313 (Census 2001)
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Water : Flouride in Groundwater above permissible limits
Challenges of the district : Our research with local communities
Around 40 to 45% people are below the poverty line.
Mysore was known for its quality of education until Independence.
Post independence Mysore was conveniently ignored by the government.
As per the government figures, around six thousand children are
out of school, but we feel the number is more.
The health infrastructure is weak.
Brief About Mysore
District
Situated in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau,
Mysore District is an undulating tableland, covered in parts by
granite outcrops and fringed by verdant forests. From ancient
times, this district has played a significant role in the history
of South India. Mysore District is a popular tourist destination,
offering several attractions ranging from the royal splendour
of Mysore City and its fabulous Dasara Festival to exquisite temples,
pilgrimage centres and scenic spots.
Situated in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau,
Mysore District is an undulating tableland, covered in parts by
granite outcrops and fringed by verdant forests. From ancient
times, this district has played a significant role in the history
of South India. Mysore District is a popular tourist destination,
offering several attractions ranging from the royal splendour
of Mysore City and its fabulous Dasara Festival to exquisite temples,
pilgrimage centres and scenic spots.
Mysore was the capital of the Wodeyar dynasty,
feudatories of the Vijayanagar Empire, who declared their independence
in the 16th century and ruled in Mysore until independence, barring
three decades when Haider Ali and his son Tipu Sultan wrested
power from them. Mysore today, is a pleasant city with an old
world charm, contributed by its broad shady avenues, well laid
out gardens, fine buildings and a salubrious climate.
Geography
Mysore district is 770m above the sea level having an area
of 6,268 sq.kms. The district has a population of 22,81,653 (1991
census). The climate is pleasant enough, which registers normal
temperature between 19ºC and 30ºC
