Chikkamagaluru 3169237 224010974 2008-07-06T22:46:41Z Snigbrook 4995598 rm example.com {{Infobox Indian Jurisdiction | native_name = Chikkamagaluru| type= town| latd = 13.32 | longd = 75.77 | state_name = Karnataka | division_name = [[Mysore Division]] | population_as_of = 2001 | population_total = 101021 | postal_code = 577101 - 577102| area_total = 27 | area_telephone = 91 (8262) | vehicle_code_range = KA- 18| district_timezone = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] ([[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]]&nbsp;+5:30) | website= www.chickamagalurcity.gov.in| }} {{otheruses4|town of Chickmagalur|district of Chickmagalur|Chikkamagaluru District}} '''Chikkamagaluru''' (also known as '''Chickamagalur''') is a town located in [[Chikkamagaluru district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. Located in the foothills of [[Mullayanagiri range]] the town is known for its coffee and tea estates. ==Origin of name== Chikkamagaluru literally means ''"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 Sakrepatna and hence the name. About 5 km from Chikkamagaluru there is a town called [[Hiremagaluru]] which means ''"The town of the elder daughter"'', too. More: [www.onlinechikmagalur.com] ==Geography== Chikmagalur is located at {{coor d|13.32|N|75.78|E|}}<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Chikmagalur.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chikmagalur]</ref>. It has an average elevation of 1037&nbsp;[[metre]]s (3402&nbsp;[[foot (unit of length)|feet]]). The hillstations around Chikkamgaluru are famous summer retreats since they remain cool even during summers. The temperature of the city however varies from 11-20 °C during winter to 25-32 °C during summer. More: www.onlinechikmagalur.com ==Demographics== [[As of 2001]] India [[census]]<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref>, Chikmagalur had a population of 101,022. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chikmagalur has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 80% and female literacy of 73%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. More: [www.onlinechikmagalur.com] ==References== <references/> == External links == *[http://chickamagalurcity.gov.in Chikkamagaluru City Municipal Council Website] *[http://www.onlinechikmagalur.com Chikmagaluru Techy-Savy Website] __NOTOC__ [[Category:Cities and towns in Karnataka]]