Geography Department

Overview | Faculty | Activities

Brief History of Department
With an intention to offer greater choice to the students in their combination of subjects, the college introduced Geography in the year 1984, when PUC and degree courses still co-existed. Primarily, the subject was offered to the P U C course and gradually extended to the degree classes. Mr. H C Jagadeesh the first teacher to be appointed, developed the department along with his academic career, acquired a PhD and retired as a principal of the college.

The department gradually increased as more and more students chose it as their core subject, and the department flourished with five teachers headed by Mr. K M Munikrishna until his retirement.

Now,Mr. M K Ninge Gowda, heads the department with the support of Mr, ManjunathaSwamy, and Kanatharaju AM. They are all members of the BOE and BOS of the Tumkur University. Mr. M K Ningegowda has published several papers in conferences and journals at international level. Physical, economic, environmental, regional, tourism statistical, human GIS, GPS, remote sensing, and other related papers are included in the geography syllabus.

Theory papers offered at the U G level:
1. Physical Basis of Geography: Part 1 & 2
2. Human and Cultural Geography
3. Regional Geography of Karnataka
4. Regional Geography of India: Part 1 & 2
5. Environmental Geography
6. Geography of Tourism

Theory papers offered at the U G level:
1. Cartography
2. Weather Instruments and Maps
3. Thematic Maps
4. Representation of Relief Feature and Topographical Maps
5. Map Projection
6. Basic Statistics
7. GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing

Faculty Members

S/N	Faculty	Name	Qualification	Area of Specialization	Contact No.	Email
1		Prof. Ningegowda M. K. HOD & Associate Professor	MA	Regional Geography	9480244990	mkngowda64@gmail.com
2		Prof. Manjunathaswamy Assistant Professor	MA., SLET	Physical Geography	9449140467	manjupaac@gmail.com
3		A.M. Kantharaju Lecturer	MSc.	Environmental Geography	9008730177	amkanthu31@gmail.com

 

Activities
S/N	Event	Date	Details	Speaker	Conducted by
1	Parichai Exhibition 2020	11-01-2020	Parichai Exhibition on Introduction and importance of Geography Subject in High School and PU Level Students through displaying along with demonstration of lab equipments	Prof. Rajkumar, Prof. Basavaraddi S B, and Faculty Member Delivered Speech on Occasion	Department of Geography, PAAC, Tiptur
2	Special Lecture	19-08-2019	Importance of Geography in Competitive Examination	Dr. Prasannakumar, Professor of Geography, GFGC, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru	Department of Geography, PAAC, Tiptur

 

ದಿನಾಂಕ:22-.04-.2025 ನೇ ಮಂಗಳವಾರದಂದು ಪಲ್ಲಾಗಟ್ಟಿ ಅಡವಪ್ಪ ಕಲಾ ಮತ್ತು ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ಪ್ರಥಮ ದರ್ಜೆ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಭೂಗೋಳಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ವಿಭಾಗ, ಇಕೋ ಕ್ಲಬ್, ಎನ್.ಎಸ್.ಎಸ್. ಅಟಲ್ ಭೂಜಲ್ ಯೋಜನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಐ.ಕ್ಯೂ.ಎ.ಸಿ. ಸಹಯೋಗದೊಂದಿಗೆ “ಭೂ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆ”ಯನ್ನು ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆಯನ್ನು ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾದ ಡಾ.ಟಿ.ಆ‌ರ್.ವಿಜಯಕುಮಾರಿ ಅವರು ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಸಂಪನ್ಮೂಲ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರಥಮ ದರ್ಜೆ ಕಾಲೇಜು ತುಮಕೂರಿನ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಹೇಮಂತ್ ಕುಮಾ‌ರ್.ಕೆ.ಆರ್. ಅವರು ಭೂಮಿಯ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಯುವಕರ ಪಾತ್ರವನ್ನು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. ನಂತರ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಕುಸುಮ.ಎಂ.ಎಸ್‌. ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಸಾಕ್ಷರತಾ ಸಮಾಲೋಚಕರು ಕೆನರಾ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್, ಅರಸೀಕೆರೆ. ಇವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ ಈ ಭೂಮಿಯ ಜಲವನ್ನು ಸಂರಕ್ಷಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬರ ಪಾತ್ರವನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಾದ ರಮ್ಯ ನಿರೂಪಿಸಿದರು. ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕರಾದ ಎ.ಎಂ.ಕಾಂತರಾಜು ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿದರು. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ರಿಜ್ವಾನ್‌ ವಂದಿಸಿದರು. ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕರು ಮತ್ತು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು.

 

 

About Pallagatti Adavappa Arts College Tiptur
When the Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe Trust was formed in 1962, to administer Kalpataru College, it offered all the three streams of arts, science and commerce. The college flourished for two decades until the strength exceeded 2,500 students. The college had to be bifurcated according to the directions of the collegiate education. So, an independent college for the Arts and Commerce streams was established in the year 1982 and was named after the founder president and philanthropist, Pallagatti Adavappa, while, the science college retained the name Kalpataru.

KALPATARU VIDYA SAMSTHE (R), TIPTUR (ESTD.1961) :
Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe, an important centre for higher education has dispersed knowledge to the local rural masses for nearly six decades and has grown from strength to strength over these years. KVS is instrumental in putting Tiptur on the map of the academia. Today, the Management is flourishing with eight sister institutions one more reputed than the other.

Message from the principal

Dear students, Faculty and Visitors

It is with immense pride and a deep sense of commitment that I welcome you to Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College, Tiptur an Institution under Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe ® is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, ethical values, and holistic development since its inception in 1962. For over six decades, our college has been a beacon of knowledge, shaping generations of students from rural area into responsible and accomplished individuals. [In 1982 because of huge strength the Kalpataru College got bifurcated as Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College and Kalpataru Science College].

Guided by our vision of “Education for Wisdom, Conduct, and Livelihood,” we aspire to cultivate an environment where learning transcends classrooms, empowering students with intellectual depth, professional competence and moral integrity. Our mission is to make quality education accessible to all, nurturing individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also socially responsible and culturally refined.

In an era of rapid global transformations, we take pride in offering a green campus, a digitalized library, experiential learning through NSS, Scouts and Guides, Red Cross and cutting –edge add-on course like Tally Solutions, ensuring that our students are equipped with both traditional wisdom and modern skills. Our mentoring system and expert faculty provide personalized guidance, fostering a culture of curiosity, critical thinking and a lifelong learning.

Recognizing the importance of career opportunities, our institution has started organizing Job fair bringing together leading recruiters and aspiring professionals under one roof so that it bridges the gap between academia and industry, helping students transition seamlessly into the professional word.

As a college with rich legacy, we have consistently adapted to the changing educational landscape while preserving our core values. Education at our institute is not just about academic success- it is about building character, fostering leadership and inspiring innovation. We encourage our students to dream beyond boundaries, embrace challenges and contribute meaningfully to society.

As we continue this journey of enlightenment and progress, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our faculty, students, alumni, and stakeholders who contribute to the legacy of our institution. I invite you to explore our website and be part of this vibrant academic community.

Together, let us strive for excellence, wisdom, and a future rich in possibilities.

Warm Regards,
Dr Vijaya Kumari TR
Principal
Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College, Tiptur

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