Chikballapura District and Talukas: Chikkaballapura is the district headquarters of the newly created Chikkaballapura district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is located within 3 km of Muddenahalli, which was the birthplace of our great engineer and statesman Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya. As we all know about Sir Visvesvarayya, we have all seen VTU colleges. VTU is Visvesvarayya Technological University, founded in Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya's name. A new District Government Headquarters and police headquarters are being constructed by the government 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. These are the basic needs of a developed country district or people. It applies to all. The place has always been known as an agricultural center for the region. Mainly, it produces grape, grain, and silk cultivation. As of the 2011 India census, Chikkaballapura had a population of around 2 lakhs. Chikkaballapura has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average. Actually, all over Karnataka, the literacy rate is very high. Chikkaballapura is approximately 56 km north of Bengaluru the silicon plateau of India. Chikkaballapura has a high elevation in the center of the Nandi Hills region. Nandi Hills is a great tourist place in Chikkaballapura. It is connected by National Highway NH-7 and the East-West NH 234 (previously state highway 58).
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 state-run buses, private taxis, and autos. The nearest airport is Bengaluru International Airport, which is located at a distance of 20 kilometers. So overall, Chikkaballapura is a great district with some great places to visit.
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Chikballapura District
Talukas in Chikballapura District
| Bagepalli | Chikballapur | Chintamani |
| Gowribidanur | Gudibande | Sidlagatta |