• Overview: Mandya district is an administrative region in Karnataka, India, created from the larger Mysore district in 1939. As of 2011, it has a population of 1,808,680, with 16.03% living in urban areas.
• Geography: Mandya is situated between latitudes 12°13' to 13°04' N and longitudes 76°19' to 77°20' E, covering an area of 4,961 km². It is bordered by Mysore, Tumkur, Chamrajnagar, Hassan, and Ramanagara districts.
• Rivers: The district features five rivers, including the Kaveri and its tributaries: Hemavathi, Shimsha, Lokapavani, and Veeravaishnavi.
• Administrative Divisions: Mandya district comprises 7 taluks divided into 2 subdivisions: Mandya and Pandavapura.
• Economy: Agriculture is the primary occupation, with major crops including paddy, sugarcane, and vegetables, due to its proximity to the Kaveri River.
• Transportation: The district has a robust road network, including NH-275, NH-948, and NH-150A. Key railway stations include Mandya, Maddur, and Srirangapatna.
• Demographics: The population density is 365 inhabitants per km², with a literacy rate of 70.14%. Hinduism is the dominant religion (94.85%).
• Languages: Kannada is the most spoken language (91.92%), followed by Urdu (4.24%) and Tamil (1.34%).