Chintamani is a town in the Chikkaballapura district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is located at a distance of 75km north east of Bangalore and 25km east of Chikballapur city. Chintamani is located at 1324N 7804E / 13.4N 78.07E / 13.4; 78.07. It has an average elevation of 865metres . It is a major taluk headquarters and part of Chikkaballapura district. It became a part of Chikkaballapura district in 2007 when Kolar district was split. Well Known as a "Business Town" The name Chintamani is supposed to have been given by an ancient Maratha warrior who had camped in the region. The town may have been named after a local king "Chintamani Rao". The economy is agriculture based. Chintamani is famous for its succulent Tomatoes, Groundnuts, Mangoes,Silk Production and Bananas. Chintamani is also famous for snacks such as chakli, nippat, groundnuts and others. Chintamani plays its role even in the production of buller daal, rice mills and in the manufacture and...
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