Challakere

Challakere is a city and a taluk headquarter located in Chitradurga district in the Indian state of Karnataka Challakere called Science city and Oil city of Karnataka

Challakere
City
Challakere
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 14°18′43″N 76°39′04″E / 14.312°N 76.651°E / 14.312; 76.651
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictChitradurga
RegionBayaluseemē
Government
  BodyMunicipality council
Area
  City
30.71 km2 (11.86 sq mi)
  Rural
2,032.13 km2 (784.61 sq mi)
Elevation
585 m (1,919 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  City
55,194
  Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
  Rural
310,590
Languages
  OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577 522
Telephone code08195
Vehicle registrationKA-16
Websitewww.challakerecity.mrc.gov.in

Challakere is a city, municipality, and taluk in Chitradurga district in the state of Karnataka, India.