Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ)

Administrative Divisions

Karnataka are divided into 30 districts for administrative purposes. Here's a closer look at each:

List of Districts of Karnataka

#DistrictArea (km²)Population (2011)Density (km²)
1 Bagalkot 6552 1889752 288
2 Bangalore 2196 9621551 4381
3 Bangalore Rural 2298 990923 431
4 Belgaum 13433 4779661 356
5 Bellary 8461 2452595 290
6 Bidar 5448 1703300 313
7 Bijapur 10498 2177331 207
8 Chamarajanagar 5648 1020791 181
9 Chikkaballapura 4244 1255104 296
10 Chikmagalur 7202 1137961 158
11 Chitradurga 8436 1659456 197
12 Dakshina Kannada 4861 2089649 430
13 Davanagere 5924 1945497 328
14 Dharwad 4260 1847023 434
15 Gadag 4657 1064570 229
16 Gulbarga 10954 2566326 234
17 Hassan 6814 1776421 261
18 Haveri 4823 1597668 331
19 Kodagu 4102 554519 135
20 Kolar 3979 1536401 386
21 Koppal 5570 1389920 250
22 Mandya 4962 1805769 364
23 Mysore 6307 3001127 476
24 Raichur 8442 1928812 228
25 Ramanagara 3516 1082636 308
26 Shimoga 8478 1752753 207
27 Tumkur 10597 2678980 253
28 Udupi 3582 1177361 329
29 Uttara Kannada 10277 1437169 140
30 Yadgir 5270 1174271 223
  • Largest district by area: Belgaum with 13433 km²
  • Largest district by population: Bangalore with 9621551 people
  • Smallest district by area: Bangalore with 2196 km²
  • Smallest district by population: Kodagu with 554519 people

Geographic and Demographic Overview

  • Total Area: 191791km²
  • Total Population (2011): 61095297
  • High Court: Karnataka High Court

Population Distribution

The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:

ParticularsRuralUrbanTotal
Total Population 37469335 23625962 61095297
Male Population 18929354 12037303 30966657
Female Population 18539981 11588659 30128640

Household Distribution

The distribution of households in the Karnataka is:

Rural HouseholdsUrban HouseholdsTotal Households
7946657 5410370 13357027

Question and Answer

Q: What is the capital of the Karnataka?

A: The capital of the Karnataka is Bengaluru.

Q: When were the Karnataka established as a Union Territory or State?

A: The Karnataka were established as a Union Territory or State on 1-Nov-1956.

Q: How many districts are there in the Karnataka?

A: There are 30 districts in the Karnataka .

Q: What is the largest district by area in the Karnataka?

A: The largest district by area in the Karnataka is Belgaum, with an area of 13433 km².

Q: Which district in the Karnataka has the largest population?

A: The district with the largest population in the Karnataka is Bangalore, with a population of 9621551 people.

Q: What is the total area of the Karnataka?

A: The total area of the Karnataka is 191791 km².

Q: What is the total population of the Karnataka according to the 2011 census?

A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Karnataka is 61095297.

Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Karnataka?

A: The Karnataka High Court has jurisdiction over the Karnataka.

Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Karnataka?

A: The population distribution in the Karnataka is as follows:

  • Rural Population: 37469335
  • Urban Population: 23625962

Q: How many households are there in the Karnataka?

A: There are 13357027 households in the Karnataka.

Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Karnataka?

A: The population ranges of villages in the Karnataka are:

  • Less than 100: 3613
  • 100-499: 6436
  • 500-999: 6738
  • 1000-1999: 6332
  • 2000-2999: 2555
  • 3000-3999: 1231
  • 4000-4999: 595
  • 5000 And Above: 994

Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Karnataka?

A: The population distribution by gender in the Karnataka is as follows:

  • Male Population: 30966657
  • Female Population: 30128640

Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Karnataka?

A: The smallest district by area in the Karnataka is Bangalore, with an area of 2196 km².

Q: Which district in the Karnataka has the smallest population?

A: The district with the smallest population in the Karnataka is Kodagu, with a population of 554519 people.

Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Southern Region of India?

A: Union Territories or States in the Southern Region of India include: