Karnataka
State • Capital: Bengaluru
State
Population
6.76 crore
Area
1,91,791 km²
Capital
Bengaluru
Language
Kannada
Literacy
75.4%
Overview
CapitalBengaluru
Largest CityBengaluru
Official LanguageKannada
Area1,91,791 km²
Population6.76 crore
Density319/km²
Literacy Rate75.4%
HDI0.682
Sex Ratio973 per 1000
Founded01 Nov 1956
Demographics
Urban vs Rural Population
Urban38.7%
Rural61.3%
Religious Composition
Economy
GSDP
25,00,00,00,00,000
Per Capita Income
2,71,000
Major Industries
Information TechnologyBiotechnologyAerospaceAgricultureSilk ProductionTourism
Government
Chief MinisterSiddaramaiah
GovernorThaawarchand Gehlot
Ruling PartyIndian National Congress
Lok Sabha Seats28
Rajya Sabha Seats12
Quick Facts
Famous For
IT Capital of IndiaSandalwoodCoffeeSilk SareesBisi Bele Bath
Major Festivals
UgadiDasaraDeepavaliGanesh ChaturthiMakara Sankranti
Tourist Places
HampiMysore PalaceCoorgGokarnaBadami Caves
Major Rivers
Kaveri, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Sharavathi, Netravathi
Neighboring States
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