In the Indian state of Karnataka, there is a Taluk Headquarters called Chintamani. situated in the southeast of Karnataka on the Deccan Plateau. One of the well-planned and developed towns in the Kolar District (before it split) is now Chikkaballapur, and its original name was Chintamani.Chintamani is well-known for producing tomatoes and silk, and Karnataka is home to its biggest markets.