About Chitradurga ( Chitradurg / Chitrakaladurga / Chittaldurg )

Chitradurga (Kannada: ) is a town in the southern part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also the headquarters of Chitradurga district. Chitradurga was also known by the names Chitradurg, Chitrakaladurga, Chittaldurg. Chittaldrug was the name officially used by the British Govt. Chitradurga is located at 1414N 7624E / 14.23N 76.4E / 14.23; 76.4. It has an average elevation of 732metres (2401ft). As of 2001 India census, Chitradurga had a population of 122,594. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chitradurga has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 80% and female literacy of 72%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Chitradurga gets its name from Chitrakaldurga, an umbrella-shaped lofty hill found there. Chitradurga features bold rock hills and picturesque valleys, huge towering boulders in numerous shapes. It is known as the "stone fortress" (Kallina Kote). According...