Kolar Gold Fields, city, India, in southern Karnataka State, near Bangalore. The city is a rail-spur terminus and the center of the gold-mining region of India, which began operations in 1882. The city comprises several mining and industrial areas and the residential section of Robertsonpet. Industries include gold and silver processing, tanning, tobacco curing, meat processing, and brick and tile manufacturing. A commercial college is here. Population (1991, greater city) 156,398.
