Channapatna

Channapatna
City
Nicknames: 
The Land of Toys, Ground Zero
Channapatna
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 12°39′11″N 77°12′18″E / 12.6530°N 77.2050°E / 12.6530; 77.2050
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBengaluru South District
Area
 • Total
12.87 km2 (4.97 sq mi)
Elevation
673 m (2,208 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
562160
Telephone code91-80 / 91-8113
Vehicle registrationKA 42
Websitewww.channapatnacity.gov.in

Channapattana or Chennapattana is a city located on the banks of Kanva river and taluk headquarters in Bengaluru South district. Channapatna is approximately 60 km from Bangalore and 75 km from Mysore. Channapatna toys are popular all over the world and have geographical indication tag.