Chikballapur District
Chikkaballapur is the district headquarters of the newly created Chikkaballapur district in the state of Karnataka, India, located within 3 km of Muddenahalli. According to the official district website, Chikkaballapur covers an area of about 4,244 square kilometers with a population of 1,255,104 and a literacy rate of 69.76 percent, spread across 6 blocks and 1,515 villages. The district is noted as a major site for grape, grain, and silk cultivation.
Places to visit in Chikballapur District
- Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple — noted on the official tourism page for its Ganga, Chola, and Hoysala style architecture.
- Bheemalingeswara Temple — Kaiwara.
- Nandi Hills — described on the official tourism page as the summer retreat of Tippu Sultan.
- Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s House and Museum — located at Muddenahalli, per the official tourism page.
- Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple — located at Rangastala, per the official tourism page.
For the current list of tourist places, see the official Chikballapur District tourism page.