also called Mini Jaliyanwalabagh. Notable people The nearby region of Muddenahalli is the birthplace of legendary engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya. Hossur is the birthplace of Dr. Hosur Narasimhaiah, the great educationalist and thinker. Ashwini N.V, mental health activist and founder of Muktha Foundation, and who in 2019 launched a nationwide campaign against child sexual abuse titled 'Bhayamukth Bharath Child Safety, National Priority'and travelled across all the 29 states in the country back then conducting training programmes, is a native of Chickaballapur as well Taluks in Chikkaballapur District The Chikkaballapur District includes the taluks (townships) of: Chikkaballapur, Gauribidanur, Bagepalli, Manchenahalli, Sidlaghatta, Gudibanda, and Chintamani. See also Addagal (Chik Ballapur) Adegarahalli Ajjavara, Chik Ballapur Harobande, Chik Ballapura References External links official Website by District Administration Chikkaballapura Official Municipal Website local.currentsamachar.com/bangalore Cities and towns in Chikkaballapur district