Karnataka
Karnataka is State located in the Southern region of India. This article provides infomation about Karnataka's overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its sub-districts.
Karnataka Overview
Karnataka State is established on November 1, 1956 and the capital of Karnataka is Bengaluru. Total area of Karnataka is 191,791 km² including 185,777 km² rural area and 6,014 km² urban area. Kannada is the official language of Karnataka, which is spoken by the majority of the population. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard, The ISO code of Karnataka is IN-KA.
Karnataka State is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes. Belgaum is the largest district of Karnataka which covers area of 13433 km² while Bangalore is the smallest district of Karnataka which covers area of 2196 km². Bangalore is the most populated whereas Kodagu is the least populous district in Karnataka State.
Population of Karnataka
As of the 2011 census, Karnataka has a population of approximately 61,095,297 peoples which is divided into urban population of 23,625,962 and rular population of 37,469,335. The population density in Karnataka region is about 319 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30,966,657 | 30,128,640 | 61,095,297 |
| Rural | 18,929,354 | 18,539,981 | 37,469,335 |
| Urban | 12,037,303 | 11,588,659 | 23,625,962 |
Household in Karnataka
There are about 13,357,027 houses in the district, including 5,410,370 urban houses and 7,946,657 rural houses. The average household size is about 5 people per house.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 13,357,027 |
| Rural | 7,946,657 |
| Urban | 5,410,370 |
List Of District in Karnataka
As per 2011 stats, there are 30 districts in Karnataka. Here is the list of all Karnataka districts along with area & population information.
| District | Area (km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bagalkot | 6,552 | 1,889,752 |
| Bangalore | 2,196 | 9,621,551 |
| Bangalore Rural | 2,298 | 990,923 |
| Belgaum | 13,433 | 4,779,661 |
| Bellary | 8,461 | 2,452,595 |
| Bidar | 5,448 | 1,703,300 |
| Bijapur | 10,498 | 2,177,331 |
| Chamarajanagar | 5,648 | 1,020,791 |
| Chikkaballapura | 4,244 | 1,255,104 |
| Chikmagalur | 7,202 | 1,137,961 |
| Chitradurga | 8,436 | 1,659,456 |
| Dakshina Kannada | 4,861 | 2,089,649 |
| Davanagere | 5,924 | 1,945,497 |
| Dharwad | 4,260 | 1,847,023 |
| Gadag | 4,657 | 1,064,570 |
| Gulbarga | 10,954 | 2,566,326 |
| Hassan | 6,814 | 1,776,421 |
| Haveri | 4,823 | 1,597,668 |
| Kodagu | 4,102 | 554,519 |
| Kolar | 3,979 | 1,536,401 |
| Koppal | 5,570 | 1,389,920 |
| Mandya | 4,962 | 1,805,769 |
| Mysore | 6,307 | 3,001,127 |
| Raichur | 8,442 | 1,928,812 |
| Ramanagara | 3,516 | 1,082,636 |
| Shimoga | 8,478 | 1,752,753 |
| Tumkur | 10,597 | 2,678,980 |
| Udupi | 3,582 | 1,177,361 |
| Uttara Kannada | 10,277 | 1,437,169 |
| Yadgir | 5,270 | 1,174,271 |
Frequently Asked Question About Karnataka
How many villages are there in Karnataka ?
There are 29340 villages in the Karnataka.
What is the population of Karnataka ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Karnataka is 61,095,297
How many town or city are there in Karnataka ?
There are 347 town or city in the Karnataka.
How many district in Karnataka ?
There are 30 district in Karnataka .
Which is the largest district in Karnataka
Belgaum is the largest district in Karnataka .
Which is the smallest district in Karnataka ?
Bangalore is the smallest district in Karnataka.
Which is the most populated district in Karnataka
Bangalore is the most populated district in Karnataka .
Which is the least populated district in Karnataka ?
Kodagu is the least populated district in Karnataka.