Tumkur, India

Capital City

Moving to Tumkur means dealing with a heavy bureaucratic load. The city of 542,000 people has an industrial corridor and upcoming Japanese township, but also faces persistent headaches around urban planning. Tumkur is situated at an 800-meter elevation, and agriculture like coconut and areca nut is a major part of the local economy. Those seeking an affordable, emerging hub in southern India may find Tumkur appealing, but the administrative challenges are not to be underestimated.