Chamarajanagar district, Administrative district in southern Karnataka, India
Chamarajanagar district spans 5,668 square kilometers of land featuring dense forests, rolling hills, rivers, and agricultural fields across southern Karnataka.
The district emerged in 1997 when Karnataka state officials separated it from Mysore district to improve regional administration and development programs.
Local inhabitants celebrate festivals including Dasara with traditional music performances, temple ceremonies, processions, and preparation of regional dishes.
Three national highways connect the district to major cities, with NH-948 providing direct access between Bengaluru and Coimbatore through the region.
The district contains Bandipur National Park and Biligiriranga Hills, forming part of India's largest protected forest area with Bengal tigers and Indian elephants.
Location: Mysuru division
Capital city: Chamarajanagar
Shares border with: Mandya district, Wayanad district, Mysuru district
GPS coordinates: 12.00000,77.30000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
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Bandipur National Park
82.3 km
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90.6 km
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