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VISW, Bhadaravati

High grade Haematite iron ore from Kemmangundi Mines in Chikmaglur district (Karnataka): 40 km away Coal not available in vicinity; earlier used locally available charcoal, but now HEP from Sharavati Power Project. Bhadra (vati) River passes through it. Water easily available. Also its valley 13 km wide providing enough land for expanding activities. Well connected to Mangalore Port. NH4 (part of Golden Quadrilateral) passes near to it. Well connected by transport linkages. Lies on Biru - Shimoga railway line. Engaged in producing steel for Defence purposes.

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