Chamarajanagar is one of the 27 districts of Karnataka bordering modern Mysore District, as well as Erode District of Tamil Nadu and Wayanad District of Kerala. The district was carved out of the original larger Mysore District. Chamarajanagar is known for its forest resource. Hence, it has a very high population of forest-dwelling tribals - Soligas, Jenu Kurubas, Betta Kurubas.
Places to visitBandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Biligirirangana Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaveri Fishing Camp, Mahadeswara Hills.
Facts & Figures
| Area | 3866.37 sq. km. |
| Population (2001) | 945622 |
| Males | 483336 |
| Females | 462286 |
| No. of Tehsil | 5 |
How to reachAir: The nearest airport is at Bangalore.
Rail: Chamrajanagar is well connected by rail to all the major cities in the state and to other parts of the country.
Road: Chamrajanagar is well connected by rail to all the major cities and states.
