Ballari district, Administrative district in Karnataka, India.
Description
Ballari is an administrative district in Karnataka that spans terrain with granite hills and dark volcanic soil across its landscape. The region holds substantial iron ore reserves and maintains road and air connections for internal and external movement.
History
The district was part of the Madras Presidency during British rule until 1950, when it became incorporated into independent India. It was subsequently assigned to Kalaburagi division and has since developed as a significant administrative region in Karnataka.
Culture
The region is home to Kannada speakers alongside Telugu and Urdu communities, creating a multilingual character visible in daily interactions. Traditional farming practices remain woven into the social fabric, shaping how people live and work across the landscape.
Practical
When exploring the district, National Highway 67 and the local airport help with navigation and reaching different areas. Visitors should know that the region has a spread of infrastructure including police stations and emergency services across various locations.
Did you know?
The Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary within this region provides shelter for Indian sloth bears among granite rock formations. It is one of the few places where visitors can observe these rare animals in their natural setting.
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Hampi
54.6 km
Virupaksha Temple
55 km
Lotus Mahal Pavilion
53.1 km
Bellary Fort
2.4 km
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
45.7 km
Hirebenkal
60.4 km
Kanakachalapathi Temple, Kanakagiri
72.5 kmKupgal petroglyphs
5.2 kmGudekote Wildlife Sanctuary
45.7 km
Aqua Fun
12.7 km
Hazara Rama temple
53.3 km
Narasimha Statue
54.7 km
Pattabhirama Temple
51.4 km
Linga Temple near Narsimha Statue Badavilinga Temple
54.7 kmSaraswathy Temple
57 kmJain temple with inscriptions North East of Elephant's Stable
52.9 km
Krishna Temple
54.6 km
Vitthala Temple, Hampi
53.6 km
Mosque in Dannaik's enclosure
53.4 km
Achyutaraya temple
53.7 kmParvati & Kartikeya Temples
42.5 kmVishnu Temple No.II close to the last
53.8 kmRuined Tank to Northeast of Pattabhirama Temple
51.1 kmVishnu Temple No.I close to north end of Soolai Bazaar
53.9 km
Chanderasekara Temple
52.6 km
Vijaya Vithala temple
53.6 kmDaroji Kere
29.9 km
North Watch Tower in the Zenana Enclosure
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