28-591: Gauribidanur is a taluk situated in Chikkaballapur district in the Indian state of Karnataka . Gauribidanur is at 13°37′N 77°31′E / 13.61°N 77.52°E / 13.61; 77.52 . It has an average elevation of 694 metres (2276 feet). As of 2011 India census , Gauribidanur had a population of 37,947. Males constitute 49.72% of the population and females 50.28%. Gauribidanur has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than
56-587: A city which is now known as Chickballapur. Baichegowda, King of Mysore later attacked the fort but had to withdraw due to the valiant efforts of the Chikkaballapur citizens 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
84-633: A popular location for birdwatchers and bird photographers. The evergreen forest patch on top of the hill being a favoured wintering location for many migrant species of warblers, flycatchers and thrushes. The forest patch is also home for a relict population of the Nilgiri woodpigeon . A breeding pair of shaheen falcon , the resident race of the peregrine falcon is also often seen at the Nandi Hills. The Malabar whistling thrush , Uropeltid snakes and pill millipedes which are otherwise known only from
112-402: A retreat for British Raj officials during the hot season. Francis Cunningham built the summer residence here for Sir Mark Cubbon . ...this droog, one now used as a hotel, built by General Cubbon, sometime British resident; but the rock has a bad reputation for malaria, and except in the very dry months is shunned by visitors, in spite of its, to the senses, delightful climate The climate at
140-611: Is a common descriptor of Chikkaballapur as it is surrounded by 5 picturesque hills among which Nandi Hills is the famous one (The five hills are known as Nandi Giri, Chandra Giri, Skandagiri , Brahma Giri, and Hema Giri). The Kalavara Halli hill Kalavaara betta , is becoming famous because of the trekking involved to reach the top of the hill. Nandi hills is also the birthplace of five rivers viz penneru chitravati south Paleru and other two. The city of Chikkaballapur has well connected prominent highways. Four laned NH-44 , National Highway 69 (India) and State Highway 74 (Karnataka) are
168-530: Is a regional transport and educational hub, and is a major site for grape , grain , and silk cultivation" 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
196-467: Is an ancient hill station built by Ganga Dynasty in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from Bengaluru . The hills are near the town Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy river , Ponnaiyar River , Palar River , Papagni River and Penna River . Watching the sunrise at Nandi Hills
224-481: Is coming up in Chikkaballapur on 325 acres (1.32 km ), 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
252-480: Is given in Browne's History of Scotland and the records of the 71st Highlanders. Nundydroog, a celebrated fortress and country of Hindostan, in the province of Mysore. The former is built on the summit of a rock, about 1700 feet high, three-fourths of its circumference being inaccessible. Our forces took it by storm in 1791, after a three weeks' siege. It stands in long. 77° 53' E., and lat. 13° 22' N. It later became
280-462: Is nearby and within the jurisdiction of Chikkaballapur district. Chikkaballapur has the small, pristine Kandavara Lake. S. Gollahalli Village Sri Anjaneya Swami temple is an important place to visit. "Vidurashwattha" is in Gauribidanur taluk on the lands of river Pinakini. "Vidurashwattha" is famous for its temple. It is also called Mini Jaliyanwalabagh. The nearby region of Muddenahalli is
308-512: Is popular with tourists. The first ever SAARC summit hosted by India was held at Nandi Hills in 1986. There are many stories about the origin of the name Nandi Hills. During the Chola period, Nandi Hills was called Anandagiri meaning The Hill of Happiness. It is also perhaps called Nandi Hills because the hills resemble a sleeping bull. Another theory holds that the hill gets its name from an ancient, 1300-year-old, Dravidian-style temple, and for
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#1732788077844336-515: Is setting up a one-crore food court. A 30-lakh music stage, located on a three-and-a-half acre grove, will be used to conduct cultural programmes. Furthermore, the Horticulture Department is developing 140 acres (0.57 km ) of land in the Nandi Hills region with the creation of a large-scale exotic botanical garden. A planetarium with an initial one-crore investment is also being constructed. A gondola lift system will connect
364-457: The Nandi (bull) , statue situated on this hill. Nandi Hills was developed by Ganga Dynasty in 11th century. It was also used by Tipu Sultan as a summer retreat. Nandidurga was traditionally held impregnable, and its storming by the army of Cornwallis on 19 October 1791 was one of the most notable incidents of the first war against Tipu Sultan of Mysore . A description of the siege
392-569: The Western Ghats ranges are also found here. The hill slopes are the home of the yellow-throated bulbul , a species endemic to the hills of peninsular India. Nandi Hills is a destination for hiking and trekking for beginners to intermediate level. Trails in the area include the staircase-based trekking path which starts near Sultanpet village. As of March 2022 , visitors require prior District administration passes to visit Nandi hills on weekends to manage parking and reduce overcrowding on
420-630: The 29 states in the country back then conducting training programmes, is a native of Chickaballapur as well N. R. Narayana Murthy was born on 20 August 1946 in Sidlaghatta , a town in India's south-western state of Karnataka into a middle-class Kannada speaking Brahmin family. The Chikkaballapur District includes the taluks (townships) of: Chikkaballapur, Gauribidanur , Bagepalli , Manchenahalli , Sidlaghatta , Chelur , Gudibanda , and Chintamani . Nandi Hills, India Nandi Hills (Anglicised forms include Nandidurg and Nandydoorg )
448-521: The Fort at Nandidroog, the latter being situated on the top of an isolated hill on the plateau of Mysore at an elevation of 4,850 feet. This is mentioned, as curiously enough, one has to travel more than a hundred miles towards the Western Ghauts, before the plant is met with in the wild state again. Fertile seed has never been secured. The fine yellow flowers are three inches across. Only suitable for
476-502: The army was taken back. After this, Chikkappa Nayaka with the help of Murariraya of Guthy tried to restore his powers. He was hiding at Nandi Hills along with Chikkappa Nayaka. Immediately, Hyder Ali acquired Chikkaballapur and other places and arrested Chikkappa Nayaka. Then with the interference of Lord Corn Wallis, Chikkaballapur was handed over to Narayanagowda. After knowing this, Tippu Sultan again acquired Chikkaballapur. In 1791, British occupied Nandi & left Narayanagowda to rule
504-404: The birthplace of legendary engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya . Hossur is the birthplace of Dr. Hosur Narasimhaiah , the great educationalist and thinker. Ashwini N.V, mental health activist and founder of Muktha Foundation, and who in 2019 launched a nationwide campaign against child sexual abuse titled 'Bhayamukth Bharath Child Safety, National Priority'and travelled across all
532-466: The city to Kempegowda International Airport halt railway station . The Kempegowda International Airport is the nearest international airport at 38 km. There are several reputed educational institutions in the region. SJCIT is an engineering institute established in 1986 and imparts degree and graduate education. Sri Bhagavan Sathya Sai Baba's school, university, offering free education and hospital are about 3 km from Chikkaballapur . Nandi Hills
560-433: The hills is typical of high hills. Inside the fort at the summit, many of the large trees are planted exotics such as Eucalyptus and the undergrowth consists of Coffea arabica along with some native species. The forest acts as a substrate for cloud condensation and every morning the trees are covered in water. This allows for many moist forest species of plants and animals. The hills are very rich in birdlife making it
588-510: The national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 67%. In Gauribidanur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Chikkaballapur Chikkaballapur is the district headquarters of the newly created Chikkaballapur district in the state of Karnataka , India, which was carved out from Kolar district. It is located within 3 km of Muddenahalli (the birthplace of eminent engineer and statesman Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya ). A $ 400 million Pharmaceutical SEZ
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#1732788077844616-574: The peak of the Nandi Hill with the nearby Muddenahalli . Other projects including Prestige Golfshire and QVC Nandi Hills are coming up near Nandi Hills. There are also proposals to construct cable cars, at the cost of 15 to 20 crore, to protect the local environment and reduce the number of vehicles going to the hills. Places of interest in the area include Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple (a Hindu temple in Chikkaballapur district), Tipu's Summer Palace, Tipu Drop, and Skandagiri. The vegetation of
644-407: The present state of Karnataka . As of 2011 India census , Chikkaballapur had a population of 191,122. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chikkaballapur has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Chikkaballapur has a high elevation located in the center of the Nandi Hills region. "Panchagiri"
672-473: The region. 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 valour of the region's citizenry. As such the ruler took permission from King of Vijaynagar and built an elaborate fort and formed
700-535: The shrubbery in hill gardens. Potato cultivation was introduced for the first time in the neighbourhood of Bangalore by a Colonel Cuppage and continued by the botanist Benjamin Heyne . Heyne brought seeds from St. Helena and these grew well enough that they were supplied in Madras and preferred to those obtained from Bengal. In 1860, tea plants were tried on Nandi Hills by Hugh Cleghorn . The Department of Horticulture
728-412: The three major highways passing through the city. It is 65 km from both Bengaluru and Kolar . The city's public transport is majorly handled by KSRTC . KSRTC also has a bus depot in Chikkaballapur under the same division. Chikballapur railway station (Station Code: CBP) belongs to Bengaluru division of South Western railway zone. It lies on Yelahanka - Bangarpet line. This line also connects
756-406: The top of the hill made it of interest to horticulturists . Several species of plant were introduced into an experimental garden. Firminger's manual notes that several species of Anona were grown at this garden and also notes the peculiarity of Hypericum mysorense : H. mysorense .—An ornamental bush indigenous to the Western Ghauts, but rarely found in gardens. It is domesticated, or wild, in
784-540: The town. Due to this treachery, a fight broke out between the Britishers and Tippu Sultan. Narayanagowda lost his administration. Later, the British defeated Tippu in a battle which led to tremendous loss of life on both sides. The citizens of Chikkaballapur, however, refused to be subjugated and maintained their warrior pride. Chikkaballapur later came under the administration of Wodeyars of Mysore, who later merged with
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