Karnataka
Karnataka is an Indian State located in the Southern region of India. Karnataka state is established on 1-Nov-1956 and the capital of Karnataka is Bengaluru. Karnataka is a beautiful state in India, known for its rich history and diverse culture. It has many famous places like Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Hampi, where you can see ancient temples, palaces, and enjoy delicious food! The major cities of Karnataka include Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubli, Belagavi etc., while the largest city in the state is Bengaluru. When it comes to rivers, Kaveri, Krishna, Tungabhadra are the main rivers of Karnataka state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Karnataka is 1,91,791 km², including 1,85,776.57 km² of rural area and 6,014.43 km² of urban area. Kannada is the official language of Karnataka, spoken by the majority of the population. Karnataka has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Karnataka is IN-KA.
List of Districts of Karnataka
For administrative purposes, Karnataka state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 30 districts in Karnataka. Here is the complete list of Karnataka districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagalkot | 6,552 | 18,89,752 | 288 |
| 2 | Bangalore | 2,196 | 96,21,551 | 4381 |
| 3 | Bangalore Rural | 2,298 | 9,90,923 | 431 |
| 4 | Belgaum | 13,433 | 47,79,661 | 356 |
| 5 | Bellary | 8,461 | 24,52,595 | 290 |
| 6 | Bidar | 5,448 | 17,03,300 | 313 |
| 7 | Bijapur | 10,498 | 21,77,331 | 207 |
| 8 | Chamarajanagar | 5,648 | 10,20,791 | 181 |
| 9 | Chikkaballapura | 4,244 | 12,55,104 | 296 |
| 10 | Chikmagalur | 7,202 | 11,37,961 | 158 |
| 11 | Chitradurga | 8,436 | 16,59,456 | 197 |
| 12 | Dakshina Kannada | 4,861 | 20,89,649 | 430 |
| 13 | Davanagere | 5,924 | 19,45,497 | 328 |
| 14 | Dharwad | 4,260 | 18,47,023 | 434 |
| 15 | Gadag | 4,657 | 10,64,570 | 229 |
| 16 | Gulbarga | 10,954 | 25,66,326 | 234 |
| 17 | Hassan | 6,814 | 17,76,421 | 261 |
| 18 | Haveri | 4,823 | 15,97,668 | 331 |
| 19 | Kodagu | 4,102 | 5,54,519 | 135 |
| 20 | Kolar | 3,979 | 15,36,401 | 386 |
| 21 | Koppal | 5,570 | 13,89,920 | 250 |
| 22 | Mandya | 4,962 | 18,05,769 | 364 |
| 23 | Mysore | 6,307 | 30,01,127 | 476 |
| 24 | Raichur | 8,442 | 19,28,812 | 228 |
| 25 | Ramanagara | 3,516 | 10,82,636 | 308 |
| 26 | Shimoga | 8,478 | 17,52,753 | 207 |
| 27 | Tumkur | 10,597 | 26,78,980 | 253 |
| 28 | Udupi | 3,582 | 11,77,361 | 329 |
| 29 | Uttara Kannada | 10,277 | 14,37,169 | 140 |
| 30 | Yadgir | 5,270 | 11,74,271 | 223 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Belgaum is the largest district in Karnataka covering an area of 13433 km², while Bangalore is the smallest district covering an area of 2196 km². Bangalore is the most populous, whereas Kodagu is the least populous district in Karnataka state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Belgaum | Bangalore |
| Smallest District | Bangalore | Bangalore |
Population of Karnataka
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Karnataka State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Karnataka State is 6,10,95,297, with around 3,09,66,657 males and 3,01,28,640 females.
- About 3,74,69,335 people live in rural areas, including nearly 1,89,29,354 males and 1,85,39,981 females.
- Approximately 2,36,25,962 people live in urban areas, including around 1,20,37,303 males and 1,15,88,659 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,74,69,335 | 2,36,25,962 | 6,10,95,297 |
| Male Population | 1,89,29,354 | 1,20,37,303 | 3,09,66,657 |
| Female Population | 1,85,39,981 | 1,15,88,659 | 3,01,28,640 |
Households in Karnataka
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Karnataka State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Karnataka State is approximately 1,33,57,027.
- Out of the total, around 79,46,657 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 54,10,370 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 79,46,657 |
| Urban Households | 54,10,370 |
| Total Households | 1,33,57,027 |