The other hills of this district are Ramadevara Betta, Seethakallu Betta, Byalya, Pavagada, Bommanahalli, Choudenahalli and Rangaswamy hill. Iron, Manganese are the important minerals of the district Jayamangali, Shimsha, Suvarnamukhi Nagini, Garudachala North Pinakini are the important rivers of this district. These rivers are mainly used for irrigation purpose. Since the district is a lain land forest areas are spread surrounding the hilly areas covered by 883 Sq.kms. Timber, Teak, Jalery, Dhindiga, Honne, Karimathi, Alale, Sandal, Coconut are grown here.
Dairy farming is another form of income for villages.
Tumkur is the educational and business centre where we have got colleges like Medical, Engineering, Degree and Polytechnic. This district was ruled by many empires like Kadambas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagara rulers. The district has many historical places like Kibbanahally, Pavagada and Mooka-nayakana Halli. This is situated about 15 kms away from Tumkur. This place is surrounded by thick forests.