Chickballapur
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Chikkaballapura ಚಿಕ್ಕಬಳ್ಳಾಪುರ |
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 Chikkaballapura
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| Coordinates: 13°26′N 77°43′E / 13.43°N 77.72°ECoordinates: 13°26′N 77°43′E / 13.43°N 77.72°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Karnataka |
| Elevation | 915 m (3,002 ft) |
| Population | 192,215 |
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| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | KA-40 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chikkaballapura |
Chikkaballapura is the district headquarters of the newly created Chikkaballapura district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is located within 3 km of Muddenahalli (the birthplace of eminent engineer and statesman Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya). A $400 million Pharmaceutical SEZ is coming up in Chikkaballapura on 325 acres (1.32 km2), the first of its kind in India. Furthermore, the noted Traveler Bunglow is being converted into a state of the art Bus terminus. A new District Government Headquarters and police headquarters is being constructed at a cost of $5 million. In addition, the state government is releasing over $10 million to develop the city and expand underground sanitary systems. It is a regional transport and educational hub, and is a major site for grape, grain, and silk cultivation. With recent development, it is widely believed that Chikkaballapura will become part of "Greater Bangalore."
In the regional language, Kannada, the city is pronounced Chikkaballapura. "Chikka" in Kannada means "small", while "balla" means the measure to quantify food grains, and "pura" means "town". Thus, it is a place where people used to use small measures to quantify the food grains in ancient times. The place has always been known as an agricultural center for the region.
The name of this town was originally Chinna Ballaporum. Originating from the Telugu word Chinna meaning small while "balla" means the measure to quantify food grains, and "porum" means "town". The ruler of Avathi Mallabiregowda's son Marigowda was hunting one day in Kodimanchanahalli forest. A rabbit stood in front of the fierce hunting dogs without fear. Seeing this, ruler was elated and told his son that the strength of the rabbit is due to the valor of the region's citizenry. As such the ruler took permission from King of Vijaynagar and built an elaborate fort and formed a city which is now known as Chikkaballapura. Baichegowda, King of Mysore later attacked the fort but had to withdraw due to the valiant efforts of the Chikkaballapura citizenry and aid from the Marathas. Sri Dodda Byregowda who came to power after Baichegowda acquired the land, which was taken by Mysore king. In 1762 during the ruling of Chikkappanayaka, Hyder Ali captured the town for a period of 3 months. Then Chikkappanayaka agreed to pay 5-lakhs pagodas, and then the army was taken back.
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