Chikkaballapur is the district headquarters of the newly created
Chikkaballapur district
Chikkaballapura district is a district in the state of Karnataka, India. On 23 August 2007, it was carved out of the pre-existing Kolar district which was the fourth largest district (before bifurcation) of Karnataka by moving the talukas of Ga ...
in the state of
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
, India, which is carved out from Kolar district. It is located within 3 km of
Muddenahalli
Muddenahalli is a village situated 7 km from Chikballapur in Chikballapur District of Karnataka State. It is the birthplace of M. Vishweshwarayya, one of the India's most accomplished engineers.
Transportation
A railway station and rail ...
(the birthplace of eminent engineer and statesman Sir
Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya
Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (15 September 1861 – 12/14 April 1962), also referred to by his initials, MV, was an Indian civil engineer, administrator, and statesman, who served as the 19th Diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918.
Visvesvaraya i ...
). A $400 million Pharmaceutical SEZ is coming up in Chikkaballapur on , the first of its kind in India. Furthermore, the noted Traveler Bunglow is being converted into a state-of-the-art bus terminus. A new district government headquarters and police headquarters is being constructed at a cost of $5 million. In addition, the state government is releasing over $10 million to develop the city and expand underground sanitary systems. It is a regional transport and educational hub, and is a major site for
grape
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The cultivation of grapes began perhaps 8,000 years ago, ...
,
grain
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, and
silk
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cultivation"
Etymology
In the regional language,
Kannada
Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native s ...
, the city is pronounced Chikkaballapura. "Chikka" in Kannada means "small", while "balla" means the measure to quantify food grains, and "pura" means "town". Thus, it is a place where people used to use small measures to quantify the food grains in ancient times. The place has always been known as an agricultural center for the region.
History
The ruler of Avathi Mallabiregowda's son Marigowda was hunting one day in Kodimanchanahalli forest. A rabbit stood in front of the fierce hunting dogs without fear. Seeing this, ruler was elated and told his son that the strength of the rabbit is due to the
valour of the region's citizenry. As such the ruler took permission from King of Vijaynagar and built an elaborate fort and formed a city which is now known as Chickballapur. Baichegowda, King of Mysore later attacked the fort but had to withdraw due to the valiant efforts of the Chikkaballapura citizens and aid from the
Maratha
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s. Sri Dodda Byregowda who came to power after Baichegowda acquired the land, which was taken by Mysore king. In 1762 during the ruling of Chikkappanayaka,
Hyder Ali
Hyder Ali ( حیدر علی, ''Haidarālī''; 1720 – 7 December 1782) was the Sultan and ''de facto'' ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. Born as Hyder Ali, he distinguished himself as a soldier, eventually drawing the att ...
captured the town for a period of 3 months. Then Chikkappanayaka agreed to pay 5-lakhs pagodas, and then the army was taken back.
After this, Chikkappa Nayaka with the help of Murariraya of Guthy tried to restore his powers. He was hiding at
Nandi Hills along with Chikkappa Nayaka. Immediately, Hyder Ali acquired Chikkaballapur and other places and arrested Chikkappa Nayaka. Then with interfere of Lord Corn Wallis, Chikkaballapur was handed over to Narayanagowda. After knowing this, Tippu Sultan again acquired Chikkaballapur . In 1791 British occupied Nandi & left Narayanagowda to rule the town. Due to this treachery, a fight broke out between the Britishers and Tippu Sultan. Narayanagowda lost his administration. Later, the British defeated Tippu in a bitter battle which led to tremendous loss of life on both sides. The citizens of Chikkaballapur, however, refused to be subjugated and maintained their warrior pride. Chikkaballapur later came under the administration of Wodeyars of Mysore, who later merged with the present state of
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
.
Demographics
India
census
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, Chikkaballapur had a population of 191,122. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chikkaballapur has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Geography and transportation
The town of Chikkaballapur is approximately 56 km north of Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) & Kolar city. Chikkaballapur has a high elevation located in the center of the Nandi Hills region. "Panchagiri" is a common descriptor of Chikkaballapur as it is surrounded by 5 picturesque hills among which
Nandi Hills is the famous one (The five hills are known as Nandi Giri, Chandra Giri,
Skandagiri
Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, is a mountain fortress located approximately 62 km from Bangalore city, and 3 km from Chikballapur in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is off Bellary Road ( National Highway 7 Hyderabad-Banga ...
, Brahma Giri, and Hema Giri). The Kalavara Halli hill
Kalavaara betta
Nandi Hills (Anglicised forms include ''Nandidurg'' and ''Nandydoorg'') is an ancient hill station built by Ganga Dynasty in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km f ...
, is becoming famous because of the trekking involved to reach the top of the hill. The north-south Six-lane
National Highway NH-7 as well as the east–west
NH 234 (previously state highway 58) goes through the city. The city is also a transportation hub comprising a new major bus terminus and train station headquarters. It is well connected to important towns by the state run buses as well as private taxis and autos. The nearest airport is
Bengaluru International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport is an international airport serving Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, India. Spread over , it is located about north of the city near the suburb of Devanahalli. It is owned and operated by Bengaluru Inte ...
at a distance of 30 kilometers. Nandi hills is also the birthplace of five rivers viz penneru chitravati south Paleru and other two.
Education
There are several reputed educational institutions in the region. SJCIT is an engineering institute established in 1986 and imparts degree and graduate education.
Sri Bhagavan Sathya Sai Baba's school, university, and hospital are about 3 km from Chikkaballapur.
Places to visit
Nandi Hills is nearby and within the jurisdiction of Chikkaballapur district.
Chikkaballapur has the small, pristine Kandavara Lake.
S. Gollahalli Village Sri Anjaneya Swami temple is an important place to visit.
"Vidurashwattha" is in Gauribidanur taluk on the lands of river Pinakini. "Vidurashwattha" is famous for its temple. It is also called Mini Jaliyanwalabagh.
Notable people
The nearby region of
Muddenahalli
Muddenahalli is a village situated 7 km from Chikballapur in Chikballapur District of Karnataka State. It is the birthplace of M. Vishweshwarayya, one of the India's most accomplished engineers.
Transportation
A railway station and rail ...
is the birthplace of legendary engineer Sir
Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya
Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (15 September 1861 – 12/14 April 1962), also referred to by his initials, MV, was an Indian civil engineer, administrator, and statesman, who served as the 19th Diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918.
Visvesvaraya i ...
.
Hossur
Hossur is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.Village code= 1700400 Hossur, Kolar, Karnataka It is located in the Gauribidanur taluk of Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka.
Mysore Gazette-1890
Hosur. — A large village ...
is the birthplace of Dr.
Hosur Narasimhaiah
H. (Hanumanthappa) Narasimhaiah (more popularly Hossur Narasimhaiah; 6 June 1920 – 31 January 2005) was an Indian physicist, educator, writer, freedom fighter and rationalist from Karnataka. Publicly known as "HN", he was the Vice-Chancellor ...
, the great educationalist and thinker.
Ashwini N.V, mental health activist and founder of Muktha Foundation, and who in 2019 launched a nationwide campaign against child sexual abuse titled 'Bhayamukth Bharath Child Safety, National Priority'and travelled across all the 29 states in the country back then conducting training programmes, is a native of Chickaballapur as well
Taluks in Chikkaballapur District
The Chikkaballapur District includes the taluks (townships) of: Chikkaballapur,
Gauribidanur
Gauribidanur is a taluk situated in Chikkaballapur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Geography
Gauribidanur is at . It has an average elevation of 694 metres (2276 feet).
Demographics
India census
A census is the proc ...
,
Bagepalli
Bagepalli is a town municipal council in Chikballapur district in the state of Karnataka, India. Bagepalli is situated 100 km north of Bangalore on the Bangalore-Hyderabad National Highway. The region is just below the southern border of t ...
,
Manchenahalli
Manchenahalli is a town in the southern state of Karnataka, India.Village code= 1720700 Manchenahalli, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka On 31 October 2019, the chief minister of Karnataka state, Shree B S Yediyurappa promoted Manchenahalli as Taluk. ...
,
Sidlaghatta
Sidlaghatta is a town in the Chikkaballapur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is known for raw silk. All the taluk administration lies with the taluk panchayat
Panchayat samiti is a rural local government (panchayat) body at th ...
,
Gudibanda
Gudibande is a city in Chikkaballapur District in the Indian State of Karnataka.
Gudibande Fort was built by a yogi and a local chieftain called Byre Gowda some 400 odd years ago in the 17th century. It was believed that he belonged to the Tuluv ...
, and
Chintamani.
See also
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Addagal (Chik Ballapur)
Addagal (Chik Ballapur) is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. , Census Village code= 1728400 Addagal (Chik Ballapur), Kolar, Karnataka It is located in the Chik Ballapur taluk of Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka.
See al ...
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Adegarahalli
Adegarahalli is a centrally located village in Karnataka. It is located from Chickballapur, from Mandikal in Chickballapur District and from Bangalore, the state capital. The main occupation of the people is agriculture. Kannada is the m ...
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Ajjavara, Chik Ballapur
Ajjavara, Chik Ballapur is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. , Census Village code= 1744600 Ajjavara, Chik Ballapur, Kolar, Karnataka It is located in the Chik Ballapur taluk of Kolar district in Karnataka.
See also
* Kolar ...
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Harobande, Chik Ballapura
References
External links
official Website by District AdministrationChikkaballapura Official Municipal Websitelocal.currentsamachar.com/bangalore{{Wikivoyage, Chikballapur
Cities and towns in Chikkaballapur district