Chikkamagaluru
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{{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]] +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 [[metre]]s (3402 [[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==
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== External links ==
*[http://chickamagalurcity.gov.in Chikkamagaluru City Municipal Council Website]
*[http://www.onlinechikmagalur.com Chikmagaluru Techy-Savy Website]
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Karnataka]]