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Bellary District

Ballari district
ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ
Vijaya Nagara
district
Nickname(s): city of iron ore
Location in Karnataka, India
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°09′00″N 76°56′00″E / 15.1500°N 76.9333°E / 15.1500; 76.9333Coordinates: 15°09′00″N 76°56′00″E / 15.1500°N 76.9333°E / 15.1500; 76.9333
Country  India
State Karnataka
Headquarters Ballari
Talukas Ballari, Hosapete, Hoovina Hadagali, Kudligi, Sanduru, Siruguppa, Hagaribommanahalli
Government
 • Deputy Commissioner Sri. Sameer Shukla, 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 KA 34, KA 35
Website bellary.nic.in

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.

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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