Ramanagara (ರಾಮನಗರ) is a district in southern Karnataka, southwest of Bengaluru, known for its rocky hills, silk industry and farming communities. Ramanagara town is its administrative centre. The dramatic granite landscape around the town is widely associated with the filming of Sholay, while its proximity to Bengaluru shapes travel, trade and development.
Kannada is the main local language, and the district’s towns and villages support varied religious traditions, festivals and markets. Sericulture, silk reeling, agriculture, crafts and small businesses sustain many livelihoods. Channapatna is celebrated for its colourful wooden toys. Notable places include the Ramadevarabetta hills and vulture sanctuary, along with temples and other historic sites around Magadi and Kanakapura.
Common civic concerns include reliable drinking water, irrigation, roads, public transport and waste management. Residents also care about schools, healthcare and employment opportunities. Bengaluru’s outward growth brings questions about land use, housing and infrastructure, alongside protecting rocky habitats, water bodies and agricultural land.