Muddenahalli is a village situated 7 km from
Chikballapur in
Chikballapur District of
Karnataka
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State. It is the birthplace of
M. Visvesvaraya, one of
India
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's most accomplished
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Transportation
A railway station and railway line is being built from Chikballapur to Muddenhalli. A gondola lift is being built from the summit of Nandi Hill to Muddenahalli.
Muddenahalli is around 55 km from Bangalore via
Yelahanka and
Devanahalli. Public transport is available up to
Chikkaballapur
Chikkaballapur or Chikkaballāpura is the district headquarters of the newly created Chikkaballapur district in the state of Karnataka, India, which was carved out from Kolar district. It is located within 3 km of Muddenahalli (the birthpla ...
and then to Thirnahalli. Muddenahalli village is 2 km from this alighting point.
Tourism
There is a memorial to Sir
M. Visvesvarayya on the family-owned land at Muddenahalli, with the
Nandi Hills as a backdrop. The museum was renovated in view of his 150th birth ceremonies conducted on 15 September 2010.
Mega event to honour Sir MV’s memory
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Cities and towns in Chikkaballapura district