Ballari district
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Ballari district ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ Vijaya Nagara |
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The Virupaksha temple, Hampi
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| Nickname(s): city of iron ore | |
 Location in Karnataka, India |
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| Coordinates: 15°09′00″N 76°56′00″E / 15.1500°N 76.9333°ECoordinates: 15°09′00″N 76°56′00″E / 15.1500°N 76.9333°E | |
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 India
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| State | Karnataka |
| Headquarters | Ballari |
| Talukas | Ballari, Hosapete, Hoovina Hadagali, Kudligi, Sanduru, Siruguppa, Hagaribommanahalli |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Sri. Ramprasth Manohar IAS |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,447 km2 (3,261 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 2,245,000 |
| • Density | 196/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 5831** |
| Telephone code | 08392 |
| Vehicle registration | |
| Website | bellary |
Ballari (pronounced [ˈbəɭɭari]) is a district in Karnataka state, India.
Historical sites, Farm Land and Rich minerals characterize Ballari district. Also the home of famous Vijaya Nagara Empire World Heritage Site. Recently making headlines with mining industry. It also Known as Steel City and Gani Nadu ( City of mining ) .
Earlier Ballari district was part of Rayalseema, a region in today's state Andhra Pradesh. During the period of the British Raj, Ballari District was part of Madras Presidency. The area was severely affected by the Great Famine of 1876–78. After Indian independence, when the Indian states were reorganized along linguistic lines, Ballari became part of Karnataka.
Ballari district is spread from southwest to northeast and is situated on the eastern side of Karnataka state. The district is 15° 30’ and 15°50’ north latitude and 75° 40’ and 77° 11’ east longitude. The geographical area is 8447 km².
This district is bounded by Raichur District on the north, Koppal District on the west, Chitradurga District and Davanagere District on the south, and Anantapur District and Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh on the east.
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