Short Biography
Saalumarada Thimmakka was born on 30-06-1911 in Tumkur in the state of Karnataka, India as Aala Marada Thimmakka. She was an Indian Environmentalist who planted more than 8000 trees along with her husband. She awarded Padma Shri in 2019 for her participation in social work.
| Other Name: | Aala Marada Thimmakka |
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Honours & Awards
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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| Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 2019 | Social Work |
Health Issues, Illness and Death Info
Saalumarada Thimmakka died on 14-11-2025 at the age of 114 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
| DEATHDAY | 14 November,2025 (Saturday) |
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| DEATH PLACE | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
Saalumarada Thimmakka Family, Relatives and Other Relations
| Father | Chikkarangaiah (Farmer Labourer) |
| Mother | Homemaker |
| Brother | None |
| Sister | None |
| Husband | Sri Bikkala Chikkayya (Died in 1991) |
| Son | Sri Umesh (Foster Son) |
| Daughter | None |
She was born to a homemaker mother Vijayamma and a farmer/labourer father Chikkarangaiah. She was married to Sri Bikkala Chikkayya (Chikkaiah). He husband died in 1991. The couple had no children. She started banyan trees planting with the desire to have a child. She had a foster son named Sri Umesh.
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Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Saalumarada Thimmakka
- She was born and grew up in Gubbi town of Karnataka into a very poor Hindu family.
- She had no child.
- She started banyan trees planting to have a child.
- She planted 385 banyan trees and around 8000 other tress, along with her husband.
- She was listed as one of the most influential and inspirational women of the world by British Broadcasting Corporation in 2016.
- The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind honored her with the Padma Shri in 2019 for her participation in social work.
Saalumarada Thimmakka Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown
Saalumarada Thimmakka was 114 years 4 months & 14 days old age.
