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'''Chikkaballapur''' is the district headquarters of the newly created [[Chikkaballapur district]] in the state of [[Karnataka]], India, which is carved out from Kolar district. It is located within 3 km of [[Muddenahalli]] (the birthplace of eminent engineer and statesman Sir [[Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya]]). A $400 million Pharmaceutical SEZ is coming up in Chikkaballapur on {{convert|325|acre|km2}}, the first of its kind in India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/iw/2010/06/20/stories/2010062051691300.htm|title=Shot in the arm for pharma|newspaper=@Businessline}}</ref> Furthermore, the noted Traveler Bunglow is being converted into a state-of-the-art bus terminus. A new district government headquarters and police headquarters<ref>http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=15+police+stations+sanctioned+for+state&artid=wmHvsIUM|eU=&SectionID=7GUA38txp3s=&MainSectionID=fyV9T2jIa4A=&SectionName=zkvyRoWGpmWSxZV2TGM5XQ==&SEO={{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> 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 [[grapes|grape]], [[grain]], and [[silk]] cultivation. With recent development, it is widely believed that Chikkaballapur will become part of "Greater Bangalore."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/article95907.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Chikkaballapura slated to become part of Bruhath Bengaluru| date=28 January 2010}}</ref>

==Etymology==
In the regional language, [[Kannada language|Kannada]], 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.{{cn|date=February 2022}}

==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 [[Courage|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]]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]] 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, India|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]].

==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/district/249-chikkaballapura.html|title = Chikkaballapura (Chikkaballapur) District Population Census 2011-2021, Karnataka literacy sex ratio and density}}</ref> 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, India|Nandi Hills]] is the famous one (The five hills are known as Nandi Giri, Chandra Giri, [[Skandagiri]], Brahma Giri, and Hema Giri). The Kalavara Halli hill [[Kalavaara betta]], is becoming famous because of the trekking involved to reach the top of the hill. The north-south Six-lane [[National Highway 7 (India)|National Highway NH-7]] as well as the east–west [[National Highway 234 (India)|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]] 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, India|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.

<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://chikballapur.nic.in/dtourism.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708094413/http://chikballapur.nic.in/dtourism.htm |archive-date=8 July 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Notable people==
The nearby region of [[Muddenahalli]] is the birthplace of legendary engineer Sir [[Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Engineer's Day: 5 facts to know about Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya - Times of India |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/home/education/news/engineers-day-5-facts-to-know-about-mokshagundam-visvesvaraya/amp_articleshow/71133264.cms |access-date=9 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

[[Hossur]] is the birthplace of Dr. [[Hosur Narasimhaiah]], the great educationalist and thinker.{{cn|date=August 2021}}

Ashwini N.V, mental health activist<ref>{{Cite web|last=Verma|first=Anumeha|date=7 September 2019|title=Community-based approaches to bringing the mental health care gap in India|url="Community-based approaches to bridging the mental health care gap in India · Global Voices" https://globalvoices.org/2019/09/07/community-based-approaches-to-bridging-the-mental-health-care-gap-in-india/amp/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=15 February 2021|website=[[globalvoices.org]]}}</ref> and founder of Muktha Foundation, and who in 2019 launched a nationwide campaign against child sexual abuse titled 'Bhayamukth Bharath<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goled|first=Shraddha|title='Bhayamukth Bharath': A Nationwide Campaign To Initiate Dialogue Around Child Sexual Abuse & Its Prevention|url=https://thelogicalindian.com/exclusive/bhayamukth-bharath/|access-date=2021-02-14|website=The Logical Indian|date=29 January 2019|language=en}}</ref><ref>
Deepthi SM, Senior IT Engineer working for vishal Mega Mart

{{Cite web|date=2019-08-30|title=Child Safety: Workshop by Muktha Foundation|url=https://www.azimpremjifoundationpuducherry.org/event-updates/child-safety-workshop-muktha-foundation|access-date=2021-02-14|website=Azim Premji Foundation Puducherry|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=KNS|title=KNS|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/one-day-workshop-on-prevention-of-child-sexual-abuse-35673|access-date=2021-02-14|website=www.knskashmir.com|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=On a mission to make child safety a nat'l priority - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/on-a-mission-to-make-child-safety-a-natl-priority/articleshow/67426594.cms|access-date=2021-02-14|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Abreu|first=Alia|date=12 January 2019|title=Teaching About 'Bad touch' not good enough to prevent child sexual abuse|url="The Goan EveryDay: ‘Teaching about ‘bad touch’ not enough to prevent child sex abuse’" https://www.thegoan.net//%E2%80%98teaching-about-%E2%80%98bad-touch%E2%80%99-not-enough-to-prevent-child-sex-abuse%E2%80%99/48322.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=15 February 2021|website=[[thegoan.net]]}}</ref> 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<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bengaluru professionals to tackle child sex abuse with nationwide campaign - The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2018/dec/15/city-professionals-to-tackle-child-sex-abuse-with-nationwide-campaign-1911875.amp|access-date=2021-02-14|website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref>

== Taluks in Chikkaballapur District ==
The '''Chikkaballapur District''' includes the taluks (townships) of: Chikkaballapur, [[Gauribidanur]], [[Bagepalli]], [[Manchenahalli]], [[Sidlaghatta]], [[Gudibanda]], and [[Chintamani, Karnataka|Chintamani]].

==See also==
*[[Addagal (Chik Ballapur)]]
*[[Adegarahalli]]
*[[Ajjavara, Chik Ballapur]]
*[[Harobande, Chik Ballapura]]

== References ==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20190310100553/http://www.chikballapur.nic.in/ official Website by District Administration]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100817120750/http://www.chikkaballapurcity.gov.in/ Chikkaballapura Official Municipal Website]
*[http://local.currentsamachar.com/bangalore.php local.currentsamachar.com/bangalore]
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