Kolar Gold Fields , mining area, southeastern Karnataka state, southern India. It lies on a Southern Railway spur that loops from Bangarapet to Bengaluru (Bangalore). Kolar Gold Fields (K.G.F.) is a mining region in K.G.F. taluk (township), Kolar district, Karnataka, India. Overview Kolar Gold Fields , found in Bangarapet Taluk, is a recommended stop for tourists in the area of Kolar . During the time of the British Raj, this location became famous for its gold production. Aside from Anglo-Indians, the city's population during the colonial period included people of Italian, German, and British descent. To the east of Kolar Gold Fields , at a height of 1,095 metres (3,195 feet), you’ll find the renowned Dodabetta Hill. Besides gold extraction, KGF has been utilized for particle physics experiments, leading to the discovery of atmospheric neutrinos. Currently, India operates three gold mines: Hutti and Uti in Karnataka, and Hirabuddini in Jharkhand.
