Hunsur (Kannada: ) 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 hailed from this constituency of Karnataka Legislative Assembly and famous film director Hunsur Krishnamurthy hailed from here. It connects Bangalore to the Nagarahole National Park and Kodagu. 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. There several educational institutions, including the Government First Grade College, established through the efforts of D. Devaraja Urs and St Joseph School and colleges.Manjunath is the Present M.L.A of Hunsur. Hunsur is located at 1219N 7617E / 12.31N 76.29E / 12.31; 76.29. It has an...
