Chikkamagaluru
India
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News •
Karnataka approves relocation of 16 families out of forest in Chikkamagaluru
• Oct. 29, 2024, 12:21 AM ET (The Hindu)
Heavy rain in Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru districts hits life
• Oct. 21, 2024, 12:23 AM ET (The Hindu)
Landslips in Chikkamagaluru: GSI geologists say indiscriminate road construction can make slopes susceptible
• Oct. 14, 2024, 6:26 AM ET (The Hindu)
Chikkamagaluru, city, southwestern Karnataka state, southwestern India. It is situated on the eastern side of the Western Ghats, about 35 miles (55 km) south of Bhadravati.
The city serves as a major centre for coffee processing and trading. Fertilizer is treated there for use in the local coffee, cardamom, and pepper estates. The surrounding region has a natural wealth of forested highlands (mostly the Western Ghats) that are sources of teak and provide shelter for extensive coffee plantations. Lacquerware and rattan products are the principal local handicrafts. Pop. (2001) 101,251; (2011) 118,401.