Overview of Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
- Location: Chikballapur district is a newly created district in the state of Karnataka, India. It was carved out of the existing Kolar district.
- Economy: A $400 million Pharmaceutical SEZ is being established in Chikkaballapur on 325 acres, marking the first of its kind in India.
- Demographics: As of the 2011 census, Chikkaballapur had a population of 191,122, with a literacy rate higher than the national average.
- Geography: Chikkaballapur is situated at a high elevation in the Nandi Hills region and is surrounded by picturesque hills, including Nandi Hills, Kalavaara betta, and others.
- Transportation: The city is well-connected by prominent highways, including NH-44 and State Highway 74. It also has a railway station (Chikballapur railway station) connecting it to Bengaluru and other nearby areas. The Kempegowda International Airport is the nearest international airport, located 38 km away.
- Soil: Chikkaballapur's soil composition varies, with predominant types including red soils, lateritic soils, and black soils. These soils are well-suited for agriculture and support a variety of crops.
Jal Jeevan Mission Goals
- Provide tap connections to all rural households for regular, long-term supply of safe drinking water
- Ensure water quality and reduce water-borne diseases
- Empower communities in planning, implementing, operating & maintaining systems
- Promote groundwater recharge, conservation and reuse
Key Achievements
- Increased tap water coverage from 3.23 Cr to 13.98 Cr households
- 9-fold increase in connections in backward districts
- 23.55 lakh women trained for water quality testing
- 206 partner organizations and 99 institutions engaged
Reference taken from :
JJM-Brochure-Year-2024
Chikkaballapur (Wikipedia)
Water Quality, Quantity and Coverage Definitions
JJM Operational Guidelines
3,000 Samples Testing Threshold