Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur, known officially as Chikkamagaluru, is a city and the headquarters of Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the foothills of the Mullayanagiri peak of the Western Ghats, the city attracts tourists from around the world for its pleasant and favourable hill station climate, tropical rainforest and coffee estates. Geography

Chikmagalur is situated in the Malenadu region of Karnataka in the Deccan plateau in the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is situated at an elevation of  above mean sea level, meaning, it is the third highest city in Karnataka. The Yagachi River has its source near the town and flows in the south-easterly direction before uniting with the Hemavati river. Chikmagalur is around 240 km from the state capital Bangalore, 183 km from Mysore and 305 km from Hubli. Climate
Chikmagalur generally has a moderate to cool climate. The temperature of the city varies from  during winter to  during summer. Rainfall 
In 2022, Chikkamagaluru hobli received an annual rainfall of . Demographics
As of 2011 Indian Census, Chikmagalur city had a total population of 118,401, of which 58,702 were males and 59,699 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 11,633. The total number of literates in Chikmagalur was 96,359, which constituted 81.4% of the population with male literacy of 83.7% and female literacy of 79.1%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Chikmagalur was 90.3%, of which male literacy rate was 93.1% and female literacy rate was 87.5%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 16,423 and 1,734 respectively. Chikmagalur had 28545 households in 2011. Tourist attractions
 Mullayyana Giri & its adjacent peaks
 Ayyanakere Lake
 Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
 Kudremukha National Park
 Bhadra Dam
 Horanadu and Sringeri - Pilgrim spots
 Yagati Mallikarjuna Temple
 Belur & Halebeedu

Transport
Rail and road are the two modes of transportation that are available in the city. NH-173 (formely KM Road) passes through the town connecting  with port city Mangalore, located  away. State Highway 57 (Karnataka) connects the city to Mysore, via Hassan in the south and to Shivamogga, via Lingadahalli in the north. A railway line connects Chikkamagaluru railway station to Kadur Junction railway station. The nearest international airport is Mangalore International Airport. References

External links 

Chickmagalur City Municipal Council Website

Cities and towns in Chikkamagaluru district
Cities in Karnataka