Chikballapur District was created out of Kolar District on 23.08.2007.
The office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chikballapur District was also opened on 23.08.2007.The tourist places are Chintamani, Gummanayaka Fort, and Nandi Hills.
The Total Extent of Chamarajanagar District 5686 Sq. Kms consisting of 4 Taluks and 16 Hobli's, 446 Habitated Villages, 66 Non Habitated Villages, 461 Revenue Villages. The 4 Taluks are namely Chamarajanagar, Gundlupet, Kollegal and Yelandur.
Web : http://www.chikballapur.nic.in/