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| official_name = Chikkamagaluru | | official_name = Chikkamagaluru | ||
| settlement_type = City | | settlement_type = City | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = Chikmagalur, India. (7793316622).jpg | ||
| image_alt = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption = | | image_caption = Chikmagalur is the headquarters of the coffee district of the same name in Karnataka, India. | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| pushpin_map = Karnataka | | pushpin_map = Karnataka | ||
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| coordinates = {{coord|13.313|N|75.737|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|13.313|N|75.737|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name = India | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = Karnataka | | subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]] | ||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
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| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_total_km2 = | | area_total_km2 = 32.7 | ||
| area_metro_km2 = 1613 | |||
| area_rank = | | area_rank = | ||
| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m = 1090 | | elevation_m = 1090 | ||
| population_total = 118,401 | | population_total = 118,401 | ||
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| postal_code = 577101 - 577102, 577133,577146 | | postal_code = 577101 - 577102, 577133,577146 | ||
| registration_plate = KA-18 | | registration_plate = KA-18 | ||
| website = {{URL| | | website = {{URL|chickamagalurcity.mrc.gov.in}} | ||
| footnotes = | | | footnotes = | | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Chikmagalur''', known officially as '''Chikkamagaluru''', is a city and the headquarters of [[Chikmagalur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. Located on the foothills of the [[Mullayanagiri|Mullayanagiri peak]] of the [[Western Ghats]], the city attracts tourists from around the | '''Chikmagalur''', known officially as '''Chikkamagaluru''', is a city and the headquarters of [[Chikmagalur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. Located on the foothills of the [[Mullayanagiri|Mullayanagiri peak]] of the [[Western Ghats]], the city attracts tourists from around the world for its pleasant and favourable [[hill station]] climate, [[tropical rainforest]] and [[coffee]] estates. | ||
== | ==Geography== | ||
Chikmagalur | [[File:Court Road, Chikmagalur..jpg|thumb|Court road in Chikmagalur]] | ||
Chikmagalur is situated in the [[Malenadu|Malenadu region]] of Karnataka in the [[Deccan plateau]] in the foothills of the [[Western Ghats]]. It is situated at an elevation of {{convert|1090|m}} above mean sea level, meaning, it is the third highest city in Karnataka. [[Yagachi River|The Yagachi River]] has its source near the town and flows in the south-easterly direction before uniting with the [[Hemavati river]]. | |||
===Climate=== | |||
Chikmagalur generally has a moderate to cool climate. The temperature of the city varies from {{convert|11|-|20|°C}} during winter to {{convert|25|-|32|°C}} during summer. | |||
== | |||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
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| Nov rain days = 3.5 | | Nov rain days = 3.5 | ||
| Dec rain days = 0.8 | | Dec rain days = 0.8 | ||
| year rain days = 61.6 | | year rain days = 61.6<!-- | ||
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | |time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| Jan humidity = 46 | | Jan humidity = 46 | ||
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| Nov humidity = 62 | | Nov humidity = 62 | ||
| Dec humidity = 53 | | Dec humidity = 53 | ||
|year humidity = 62 | |year humidity = 62 --> | ||
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals> | |source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals> | ||
{{cite web | {{cite web | ||
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| access-date = 18 April 2020}}</ref> | | access-date = 18 April 2020}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== Rainfall === | |||
In 2022, Chikkamagaluru hobli received an annual rainfall of {{convert|1590|mm|in}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ksndmc.org/en/Root/DownloadFile?path=%5C%5C192.168.2.21%5Ce%24%5CKSNDMC%20REPORTS%5CAnnual%20Report%5CAnnual%20State%20Report%5CAR_2022.pdf&fileName=Annual%20State%20Reports_2022.pdf|access-date=5 July 2023|title= Annual State Report 2022}}</ref> | |||
==Demographics== | |||
As of [[2011 Indian Census]], Chikmagalur city had a total population of 118,401, of which 58,702 were males and 59,699 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 11,633. The total number of literates in Chikmagalur was 96,359, which constituted 81.4% of the population with male literacy of 83.7% and female literacy of 79.1%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Chikmagalur was 90.3%, of which male literacy rate was 93.1% and female literacy rate was 87.5%. The [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] population was 16,423 and 1,734 respectively. Chikmagalur had 28545 households in 2011.<ref name="Census2011Gov">{{cite web |title=Census of India: Chikmagalur |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=694075 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=27 November 2019}}</ref> | |||
==Tourist attractions== | |||
* [[Mullayyana Giri]] & its adjacent peaks | |||
* [[Ayyanakere]] Lake | |||
* [[Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary]] | |||
* [[Kudremukh|Kudremukha National Park]] | |||
* [[Bhadra Dam]] | |||
* [[Horanadu]] and [[Sringeri]] - Pilgrim spots | |||
* [[Yagati]] Mallikarjuna Temple | |||
* [[Belur, Karnataka|Belur]] & [[Halebeedu]] | |||
==Transport== | |||
Rail and road are the two modes of transportation that are available in the city. [[National Highway 173 (India)|NH-173 (formely KM Road)]] passes through the town connecting with port city [[Mangalore]], located {{Convert|150|km}} away. [[State Highway 57 (Karnataka)]] connects the city to [[Mysore]], via [[Hassan, Karnataka|Hassan]] in the south and to [[Shivamogga]], via [[Kadur]] in the north East. A railway line connects [[Chikkamagaluru railway station]] to [[Kadur Junction railway station]]. The nearest international airport is [[Mangalore International Airport]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* | * | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070205083323/http://www.chickamagalurcity.gov.in/ Chickmagalur City Municipal Council Website] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20070205083323/http://www.chickamagalurcity.gov.in/ Chickmagalur City Municipal Council Website] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:51, 22 July 2023
Chikmagalur | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Chikkamagaluru | |
.jpg) Chikmagalur is the headquarters of the coffee district of the same name in Karnataka, India. | |
  Chikmagalur Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°18′47″N 75°44′13″E / 13.313°N 75.737°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Founded by | King Rukmangada |
| Government | |
| • Body | City Municipality |
| Area | |
| • City | 32.7 km2 (12.6 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,613 km2 (623 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,090 m (3,580 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • City | 118,401 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 577101 - 577102, 577133,577146 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-18 |
| Website | chickamagalurcity |
Chikmagalur, known officially as Chikkamagaluru, is a city and the headquarters of Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the foothills of the Mullayanagiri peak of the Western Ghats, the city attracts tourists from around the world for its pleasant and favourable hill station climate, tropical rainforest and coffee estates.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Chikmagalur is situated in the Malenadu region of Karnataka in the Deccan plateau in the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is situated at an elevation of 1,090 metres (3,580 ft) above mean sea level, meaning, it is the third highest city in Karnataka. The Yagachi River has its source near the town and flows in the south-easterly direction before uniting with the Hemavati river.
Climate[edit | edit source]
Chikmagalur generally has a moderate to cool climate. The temperature of the city varies from 11–20 °C (52–68 °F) during winter to 25–32 °C (77–90 °F) during summer.
| Climate data for Chikmagalur (1981–2010, extremes 1974–2012) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 32.5 (90.5) |
35.0 (95.0) |
36.7 (98.1) |
37.0 (98.6) |
37.0 (98.6) |
35.5 (95.9) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.5 (86.9) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.5 (90.5) |
37.0 (98.6) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 27.9 (82.2) |
30.5 (86.9) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.2 (91.8) |
31.8 (89.2) |
26.9 (80.4) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.3 (77.5) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.3 (81.1) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
28.5 (83.3) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 15.0 (59.0) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.1 (64.6) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.1 (66.4) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
17.9 (64.2) |
16.6 (61.9) |
14.9 (58.8) |
17.7 (63.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 10.0 (50.0) |
11.1 (52.0) |
14.0 (57.2) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.7 (60.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
14.6 (58.3) |
12.0 (53.6) |
11.1 (52.0) |
10.9 (51.6) |
10.0 (50.0) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 3.3 (0.13) |
1.2 (0.05) |
29.4 (1.16) |
59.6 (2.35) |
104.3 (4.11) |
122.8 (4.83) |
134.1 (5.28) |
126.3 (4.97) |
109.4 (4.31) |
168.1 (6.62) |
68.2 (2.69) |
13.0 (0.51) |
939.7 (37.00) |
| Average rainy days | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 6.1 | 9.1 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 6.7 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 61.6 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[2][3] | |||||||||||||
Rainfall[edit | edit source]
In 2022, Chikkamagaluru hobli received an annual rainfall of 1,590 millimetres (63 in).[4]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011 Indian Census, Chikmagalur city had a total population of 118,401, of which 58,702 were males and 59,699 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 11,633. The total number of literates in Chikmagalur was 96,359, which constituted 81.4% of the population with male literacy of 83.7% and female literacy of 79.1%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Chikmagalur was 90.3%, of which male literacy rate was 93.1% and female literacy rate was 87.5%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 16,423 and 1,734 respectively. Chikmagalur had 28545 households in 2011.[1]
Tourist attractions[edit | edit source]
- Mullayyana Giri & its adjacent peaks
- Ayyanakere Lake
- Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kudremukha National Park
- Bhadra Dam
- Horanadu and Sringeri - Pilgrim spots
- Yagati Mallikarjuna Temple
- Belur & Halebeedu
Transport[edit | edit source]
Rail and road are the two modes of transportation that are available in the city. NH-173 (formely KM Road) passes through the town connecting with port city Mangalore, located 150 kilometres (93 mi) away. State Highway 57 (Karnataka) connects the city to Mysore, via Hassan in the south and to Shivamogga, via Kadur in the north East. A railway line connects Chikkamagaluru railway station to Kadur Junction railway station. The nearest international airport is Mangalore International Airport.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census of India: Chikmagalur". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ↑ "Station: Chickmagalur Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 191–192. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M92. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ↑ "Annual State Report 2022" (PDF). Retrieved 5 July 2023.