Chitradurga district, Administrative district in Bengaluru division, India
Chitradurga district spans 8,440 square kilometers across Karnataka state, featuring varied landscapes from hills to plains with the Vedavati River flowing through its territory.
The district served as a strategic stronghold within the Kingdom of Mysore until 1947, with numerous fortifications demonstrating its military significance throughout different dynasties.
The district maintains a population of over 1.6 million people, with Kannada speakers representing 83 percent and Hindu traditions shaping local festivals and customs.
Agriculture forms the foundation of the local economy, with farmers cultivating millet, jowar, and various pulses across the district's fertile lands.
The district takes its name from Chitrakaldurga, an umbrella-shaped hill that, according to local tradition, connects to ancient Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Location: Bangalore division
Capital city: Chitradurga
Website: http://chitradurga.nic.in
Shares border with: Davanagere district, Anantapuramu district
Website: http://chitradurga.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 14.00000,76.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:06
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