• Location: Ballari District is located in the state of Karnataka, India, between 12° 13' and 13° 33' North latitudes and 75° 33' and 76° 38' East longitude, covering an area of 6826.15 km².
• Administrative Division: The district comprises 8 taluks: Ballari, Arsikere, Channarayapatna, Belur, Holenarasipura, Sakleshpur, Alur, and Arkalgud. The district headquarters is located in Ballari.
• Historical Significance: Historically, Ballari was the seat of the Hoysala Empire (1000-1334 CE) and has been ruled by the Western Ganga Dynasty, Vijayanagar kings, Adilshahis of Bijapur, Mughal Empire, Keladi Nayakas of Shimoga, and the Mysore Kingdom.
• Population and Demographics: According to the 2011 census, Ballari District has a population of 1,776,421 with a density of 261 inhabitants/km². The sex ratio is 1005 females per 1000 males, and the literacy rate is 75.89%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constitute 19.42% and 1.82% of the population, respectively.
• Geography: The district features a mix of malnad (mountainous) and maidan (plains) regions. The majority of the district lies within the Hemavathi River watershed. The Hemavati Dam and Reservoir near Gorur spans 8000 hectares.
• Natural Resources: Ballari District includes reserve forests such as Bisle Ghat, Kagneri Ghati, and Kempuhole Ghat. These forests contribute to the district's biodiversity and natural resources.
• Governance and Political Representation: The current Member of Parliament is Shreyas M. Patel, and the current Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly is Swaroop Prakash.