Chitradurga

City in Karnataka, IndiaChitradurgaCityHistoric temple in ChitradurgaNickname: Fort City (Kote Nadu)Interactive map of ChitradurgaCoordinates: 14°14′N 76°24′E / 14.23°N 76.4°E / 14.23; 76.4Country IndiaStateKarnatakaDistrictChitradurgaEstablished1465FounderThimmanna NayakaGovernment • BodyCity Municipal Council • MPGovind KarjolArea • City62 km2 (24 sq mi) • Rural1,350.76 km2 (521.53 sq mi)Elevation732 m (2,402 ft)Population (2011) • City145,853 • Density2,400/km2 (6,100/sq mi) • Rural283,673Demonym(s)Durgan, Durgans, DurgadavaruTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN577501, 577502, 577524Telephone code08194Vehicle registrationKA-16Official languageKannadaWebsitechitradurgacity.mrc.gov.in Chitradurga is a city and the headquarters of Chitradurga district, which is located on the valley of the Vedavati river in the central part of the Indian state of Karnataka. Chitradurga is a place with historical significance and a major tourist hub of Karnataka. The city is renowned for its 15th century Kallina Kote or Stone Fortress. This is formed from two Kannada words: 'Kallina' means "Stone's" and Kote means "Fort". Other names used in Kannada are 'Ukkina Kote'": "Steel Fo