Chikkaballapur is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located in the southern part of the state, about 50 km north of the city of Bengaluru. Chikkaballapur is the administrative headquarters of Chikkaballapur District and is known for its natural beauty, with a number of hills and forests in the surrounding area. Chikkaballapur is home to a number of educational institutions, including the National Aerospace Laboratories and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research.
