[1] Channarayapatna town, being the taluka headquarters, lies on the Mangalore - Bangalore National highway 75 in Karnataka, India.

Its popularity can be attributed to its historical and religious significant, coconut farming, sugar and also to its fields of literature, culture, religion etc.

[2] They include Shirastedars, Deputy Tahsildars, Revenue Inspectors, FDAs, SDAs & Village Accountants.

In addition to conventional revenue duties, the Tahsildar has to perform magisterial functions as provided in the CrPC.

The Tahsildar also has many other functions related to election, disaster management, SC/ST, Backward classes, women, children welfare etc.