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Cities in Karnataka: District, Area and Population

Karnataka is a popular state in South India with a rich history and culture. The state is affluent because of its great geographical location, technological advancement, and diverse setting of natural beauty. People often find the latest information about the cities in Karnataka as these are favourable for residential and commercial settlement.

This article will sight important details about Karnataka.

List of Cities in Karnataka

Karnataka has a total of 26 cities with a population of over 100,000. Moreover, there are about 281 towns and agglomerations, and 2362 uninhabited and 27,028 inhabited villages.

Here is a list of cities in Karnataka to help you find the best place to settle:

Name of the City District Area Population (Subject to Change)
Bengaluru Bangalore Urban 539 km² 9,619,035
Mysuru Mysuru 131 km² 1,017,376
Hubballi-Dharwad Dharwad 213 km² 1,075,163
Mangaluru Dakshina Kannada 200 km² 557,032
Belgavi Belagavi 173 km² 556,108
Kalaburagi Kalaburagi 64 km² 607,862
Davanagere Davanagere 77 km² 495,519
Ballari Ballari 79 km² 467,579
Vijayapura Vijayapura 102 km² 373,005
Shivamogga Shivamogga 76 km² 367,563
Tumkuru Tumkuru 64 km² 344,201
Raichur Raichur 43 km2 266,656
Bidar Bidar 59 km² 244,214
Hosapete Hosapete 49 km² 234,865
Hassan Hassan 29 km² 152,010
Gadag-Betageri Gadag 54 km² 196,640
Udupi Udupi 73 km² 142,749
Robertson Pet Kolar 59 km² 163,171
Bhadravati Shivamogga 66 km² 172,135
Chitradurga Chitradurga 25 km² 159,723

Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. This is a generalised list of cities with no categorisation. Refer to government sites for more accurate details. 

Thus, here is the information on the major cities in Karnataka. However, people who want to explore more about these cities can follow the below-mentioned interesting facts about these cities.

Interesting Facts About the Cities in Karnataka

Some interesting facts about top cities in Karnataka are as follows:

  • Bengaluru is the first city in Asia that got electric streetlights.
  • Karnataka is the largest coffee exporter in India with Kodagu of Coorg district being the largest coffee producing region.
  • Shravanbelagola in Hassan district has the world’s largest monolith statue, Gomateshwara Statue.
  • Bengaluru’s lalbagh has the oldest rock formation, and is also designated as a National Geological Monument.
  • Mysuru has the oldest library in India, The Oriental Library, which was built in 1891.

FAQs About Cities in Karnataka

What are the smart cities in Karnataka?

The smart cities in Karnataka are Mangaluru, Tumakuru, Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, and Davangere.

Which one is the richest city in Karnataka?

Bengaluru is considered the richest city in Karnataka.

Which one is the cleanest city in Karnataka?

Mysuru is the cleanest heritage city in Karnataka.