Challakere is a town in Chitradurga district in the state of Karnataka, India Challakere is located at 1419N 7639E / 14.32N 76.65E / 14.32; 76.65. It has an average elevation of 585metres (1919ft). As of 2001 India census, Challakere had a population of 49,065. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Challakere has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 62%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Challakere is also known as the 'oil city' of Karnataka and is India's second largest producer/supplier of edible oil after Mumbai. There are as many as 60+ oil industries in Challakere. Not only oil, several other industries like dal, fried gram, rice etc. are also present. The commercial activity in the town is comparable to that of a standard district and the district enjoys a huge business turnover out of town's business. Challkere is famous for kambali (woven blankets)...
