The celebrated Anjanadri Hills, believed to be the birth place of Lord Hanuman is situated in the administrative area of the Gangavathi Taluk, the Pampa Sarovara, Anegundi, Chikkabenakal caves, Sangapur lake and many other places which is has its historical connection with Ramayana can be found within the administrative area of this taluk as well.

This would help the people from surrounding areas drastically reduce their travel time to their districts currently and also will help the city’s growth in future to potentially host the Kishkinda tourism for better.

Gangavathi lies at an average elevation of 406 metres (1,332 ft), and is situated close to the Tungabhadra Dam.

[1] Gangavathi is a commercial center and a major focal point for the Rice Milling industry,[2] with its rural areas being important for Paddy cultivation.

[4] Notable places of historic importance near Gangavathi are Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south-west of the town, which includes the Virupaksha Temple, the villages of Kanakagiri and Anegundi, and gurus' tombs at Nava Brindavana.