Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Brief Information of Chikmagalur City

This Information is taken from Wikipedia

Chikkamagaluru is a town located in Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located in the foot hills of Mullayanagiri range the town is known for its coffee and tea estates.The nearest airport to this town is Bajpe airport of Mangalore.

City Code of Chickamagalur is +91 (8262)

Population 121,021

Area : 27 km² (10 sq mi)


Origin of name

Chikkamagaluru literally translates into "The town of the younger daughter" in the native Kannada language. The town is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the legendary chief of Sakarayapatna and hence the name. About 5 km from Chikkamagaluru there is a town called Hiremagaluru which means "The town of the elder daughter", too.


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