Directions from Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura, Avalagurki, Karnataka to Chikkaballapur , Karnataka Chikballapur district is a newly created district in the state of Karnataka, India. It was carved out of the existing Kolar district. Gauribidanur : The name Gauribidanur could have originated from the terms- Ghori [Grave] and Bidanur [a common name for towns in the old mysore state]. It has been said that Tipu Sultan had […] How to lodge a Grievance? A major site for grape, grain, and silk cultivation. Chikkaballapur is the district headquarters of a newly created district in Karnataka, India, with a history of valiant resistance and a rich agricultural heritage. It is located near the Nandi Hills, a popular tourist destination, and has a literacy rate of 64%.