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Chikkamagaluru

ಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು
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Area · — km²
Population · 11,37,961
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Chikkamagaluru — district of Karnataka

Chikkamagaluru is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Chikkamagaluru

Coffee plantations, scenic hill stations, and adventure tourism in the Western Ghats.

District HQ
Chikkamagaluru

Must-visit places in Chikkamagaluru

hill

Mullayanagiri

Karnataka's second-highest peak at 1,930m, popular for trekking and panoramic views.

  • hill
    Baba Budangiri

    Sacred hill with caves, shrines, and trekking routes offering spiritual and natural appeal.

  • hill
    Kemmanagundi

    Hill station known for gardens, streams, and scenic landscapes amid coffee and spice plantations.

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Then & Now

Chikkamagaluru district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,98,453
Census 2011 baseline
+14.3%
Population · 2026
10,26,789
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,18,247
Census 2011 baseline
-77.0%
Households · 2026
50,244
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,149 villages

Chikkamagaluru district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,47,545Census 2011
Female population
4,50,908Census 2011
Sex ratio
1008 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,18,247Census 2011
SC population
2,18,406Census 2011
ST population
40,142Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,26,789+14.3%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
50,244RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,72,818Census 2011
Cultivators
1,32,493Census 2011
Agri labourers
87,526Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Chikkamagaluru district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
105 of 1,149 villages have notable places mapped · 9%
  • Temple· 29
  • School· 8
  • Hospital· 6
  • PHC· 6
  • High school· 6
  • College· 5

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Chikkamagaluru district.

Browse by mandal

All 9 mandals of Chikkamagaluru

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1149 villages · 226 GPs
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Top villages in Chikkamagaluru

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chikkamagaluru

How many mandals and villages are in Chikkamagaluru district?

Chikkamagaluru district has 9 mandals and 1,149 revenue villages across 226 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Chikkamagaluru district?

The district headquarters of Chikkamagaluru is —.

What is the pincode of Chikkamagaluru district?

Chikkamagaluru district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Chikkamagaluru may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Chikkamagaluru fall under?

Chikkamagaluru district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Chikkamagaluru district?

Chikkamagaluru district had a population of 11,37,961 per the 2011 Census, across 1,149 villages.

When was Chikkamagaluru district formed?

Chikkamagaluru district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Chikkamagaluru district?

Major rivers in Chikkamagaluru district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Chikkamagaluru

KNN over PostGIS centroids
(6 nearest)