Chikjajur Railway Junction

Chikjajur Railway Junction

      

        Chikjajur is a small town in Chitradurga district of Karnataka state. It is a railway junction which comes under South Western Railway, Mysore Jn. Chikjajur Railway Junction falls on Bangalore -Hubli rail route and is served with many trains connecting it to Bangalore, Hubli, and many other cities of the state and the country. It also has rail connection to Chitradurga, the headquarters of the district. 

         The temple of Lord Maruthi is the main attraction of Chikjajur. It is an old temple built about 500 years ago.It was reconstructed in 1900 by Shanbhog (Village administrator) of Adnoor Bheemappa. Chitradurga is just about 40 km away from Chikjajur and is home to several places of historical importance. Chitradurga Fort is a prominent historic structure frequented by thousand of tourist round the year. Built by Palegar Veer- Madekari Nayaka, the fort is famous for its Kallina Kote. Eighteen temples are located in fort’s premises. This seemingly inaccessible fort contains 38 posterior entrances, 19 gateways, a palace, water tank, four secret entrances and exits. The fort also houses a mosque, granaries and oil pits.  

       Chandravalli Caves is another place of interest in Chitradurga. It is an important archeological site situated near a large lake.  Painted pottery and coins belonging to Satavahana period have been found in the excavations carried out at the place. Ankali Matt is place of worship situated close to Chandravalli Caves. It is known for housing a big Shivlinga under a massive stone structure. 

        There are several trains which pass through Chikjajur railway station. Besides, state highways no 48 and 47 also connect the town to other cities and towns of Karnataka state. Hubli serves to be the nearest airbase to Chikjajur.