Chintamani, Karnataka
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Chintamani ಚಿಂತಾಮಣಿ |
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 Chintamani
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| Coordinates: 13°24′00″N 78°03′58″E / 13.400°N 78.066°ECoordinates: 13°24′00″N 78°03′58″E / 13.400°N 78.066°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chikkaballapur |
| Taluk | Chintamani |
| Municipality Established | 28 November 1938 |
| Founded by | Chintamani Rao |
| Named for | Gold & Silver Trade, Tomatoes, Mangoes, Snacks |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | City Municipal Council |
| • Municipal Commissioner | B.Mahesh Kumar |
| • MLA (Current) | J K Krishna Reddy |
| • MLA (Preceding) | Dr MC Sudhakar |
| Areaof 867 km2 | |
| • Total | 15.208 km2 (5.872 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
| Population (As per 2011 Census) | |
| • Total | 76,068 |
| • Density | 5,001.84/km2 (12,954.7/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Temperature | |
| • Summer | 28°C to 34°C |
| • Winter | 20°C to 25°C |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 563 125 |
| STD Code | 08154-25xxxx |
| Vehicle registration | KA40 |
| Website | http://www.chintamanicity.gov.in/ |
Railway Station Construction View
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| Overview | |
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| Owner | India Railways |
| Locale | Chintamani, Karnataka |
| Number of lines | 3 |
| Number of stations | 1 |
| Operation | |
| Operation will start | November 2013 |
| Operator(s) | South western Railways |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
Chintamani is a Taluk Headquarters in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka. Chintamani is one of the well planned and developed Towns in the District of Kolar (before splitting) and presently Chikkaballapur. Chintamani is known for its Silk and Tomato production and their largest markets in Karnataka.
Also refer to Chintamani Taluk
Word Chintamani refers to a precious stone or gem that's been documented since centuries in the Hindu Scriptures and Literature. However the naming of the town as 'Chintamani' doesn't have any relevance or relation with this gem. It's said that the town is named after a Marata chieftain Chintamani Rao.
The Town of Chintamani along with the District of Kolar has been part of the continuous rule of numerous kingdoms and rulers that include Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire, Gangas, Mysore Wodeyars, Palegaras, Tippu Sultan, British and many local chieftains. This area during the 12th Century was under the rule of Kōpparakēsarivarman Vikrama Chola of the Chola dynasty.
During the reign of British, the Town was called by name CHINTOMNIPETT. The document A Gazetteer of the Territories Under The Government of India on document page no. 204 reads...
CHINTOMNIPETT in British accent could have been CHINTAMANIPETE (ಚಿಂತಾಮಣಿ ಪೇಟೆ), in local Indian accent.
However, as per the known history, the Maratha Chieftain Chintamani Rao was last in line to rule the locality of Chintamani. It's said that the Town has been named after the Chieftain. Part from this nothing much is known either about this person or his achievements.
There are a few buildings and monuments available which stand as an evidence of the history of the place. There is no valid information available about these. Some of them include -
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