Hunsur

Hunsur is a taluk in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Its main claim to fame was that former Chief minister of Karnataka state Sri D. Devaraj Urs Called as God for Hunsur Taluk Farmers hailed from this constituency of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and that famous film director Hunsur Krishnamurthy also hailed from here. It connects Bangalore to the Nagarahole National Park , Madikeri , Kodagu and Mangalore. It is also well known for timber trade, especially teak. Hunsur Teak is noted for its quality and durability; Another important trade activity is tobacco growing and tobacco auctions. Consolidated Coffee Curing Works employs many people in coffee bean processing. This location is also a growing market for sheep farming. Farmlands are spread in abundance in this beautiful town.

There are several educational institutions, including the Government First Grade College, established through the efforts of D. Devaraja Urs and St.Joseph School and College. Manjunath is the present M.L.A of Hunsur.