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Nestled in the southern reaches of India, Karnataka stands as a state celebrated for its diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and dynamic urban centers. As the largest state by area in South India, Karnataka plays a pivotal role in shaping the socio-economic fabric of the region. As of the latest available information in 2021, the state is administratively organized into 31 districts, each contributing uniquely to Karnataka’s cultural vibrancy and economic dynamism.
Belagavi district covering an area of 13415 km² is the largest district by area and Bangalore Urban District is the smallest district in Karnataka. Bangalore Urban District is the most populated district and Kodagu District is the least populated district in Karnataka.
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List of Districts in Karnataka
| # | District | Population (2011) | Area (sq. km.) | Density (persons per sq. km.) |
| 1 | Bagalkot | 1,890,826 | 6,583 | 288 |
| 2 | Ballari | 1,400,970 | 4,252 | 330 |
| 3 | Bangalore Rural | 987,257 | 2,239 | 441 |
| 4 | Bangalore Urban | 9,588,910 | 2,190 | 4,378 |
| 5 | Belgaum / Belagavi | 4,778,439 | 13,415 | 356 |
| 6 | Bidar | 1,700,018 | 5,448 | 312 |
| 7 | Bijapur | 2,175,102 | 10,517 | 207 |
| 8 | Chamarajanagara | 1,020,962 | 5,102 | 200 |
| 9 | Chikkaballapura | 1,254,377 | 4,208 | 298 |
| 10 | Chikmagalur | 1,137,753 | 7,201 | 158 |
| 11 | Chitradurga | 1,660,378 | 8,437 | 197 |
| 12 | Dakshina Kannada | 2,083,625 | 4,559 | 457 |
| 13 | Davanagere | 1,946,905 | 5,926 | 329 |
| 14 | Dharwad | 1,846,993 | 4,265 | 434 |
| 15 | Gadag | 1,065,235 | 4,651 | 229 |
| 16 | Gulbarga | 2,564,892 | 10,990 | 233 |
| 17 | Hassan | 1,776,221 | 6,814 | 261 |
| 18 | Haveri | 1,598,506 | 4,825 | 331 |
| 19 | Kodagu | 554,762 | 4,102 | 135 |
| 20 | Kolar | 1,540,231 | 4,012 | 384 |
| 21 | Koppal | 1,391,292 | 5,565 | 250 |
| 22 | Mandya | 1,808,680 | 4,961 | 365 |
| 23 | Mysore | 2,994,744 | 6,854 | 437 |
| 24 | Raichur | 1,924,773 | 6,839 | 228 |
| 25 | Ramanagara | 1,082,739 | 3,573 | 303 |
| 26 | Shimoga | 1,755,512 | 8,495 | 207 |
| 27 | Tumakuru | 2,681,449 | 10,598 | 253 |
| 28 | Udupi | 1,177,908 | 3,879 | 304 |
| 29 | Uttara Kannada | 1,353,299 | 10,291 | 132 |
| 30 | Vijayanagara | 1,353,628 | 5,644 | 240 |
| 31 | Yadgir | 1,172,985 | 5,225 | 224 |
Source: census 2011
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Largest and Smallest District in Karnataka by Area
Belagavi district covering an area of 13,415 km² is the largest district of Karnataka. Bangalore Urban District is the smallest district in Karnataka with a total area of 2,190 km²
| # By Area | District | Area |
| Largest | Belagavi | 13,415 km² |
| Smallest | Bangalore Urban | 2,190 km2 |
Source: Census 2011
Largest and Smallest District in Karnataka by Population
Bangalore Urban District is the most populated district in Karnataka. Its Population as per the census 2011 is 96 Lakhs. Kodagu District with a population of 554,762 is the least populated district in Karnataka.
| # by Population | District | Population (Census 2011) |
| Most Populated | Bangalore Urban | 9,588,910 |
| Least | Kodagu | 554,762 |
Source: Census 2011
Highest and Lowest Population Density
Bangalore Urban District (4378 people per km) has the highest Population density in Karnataka. Uttara Kannada District with a population density of 131 people per km is the lowest-density district in Karnataka.
| # by Density | District | Density (person/km) |
| Highest | Bangalore Urban | 4378 |
| Least | Uttara Kannada | 132 |
Source: Census 2011
Karnataka District by Literacy rate
| # | District | Literacy rate |
| 1 | Bagalkot | 68.82% |
| 2 | Ballari | 67.43% |
| 3 | Bangalore Rural | 77.93% |
| 4 | Bangalore Urban | 87.67% |
| 5 | Belgaum/ Belagavi | 73.48% |
| 6 | Bidar | 70.51% |
| 7 | Bijapur | 67.15% |
| 8 | Chamarajanagara | 61.43% |
| 9 | Chikkaballapura | 69.76% |
| 10 | Chikmagalur | 79.25% |
| 11 | Chitradurga | 73.71% |
| 12 | Dakshina Kannada | 88.57% |
| 13 | Davanagere | 75.74% |
| 14 | Dharwad | 80.00% |
| 15 | Gadag | 75.12% |
| 16 | Gulbarga | 64.85% |
| 17 | Hassan | 76.07% |
| 18 | Haveri | 77.40% |
| 19 | Kodagu | 82.61% |
| 20 | Kolar | 74.39% |
| 21 | Koppal | 68.09% |
| 22 | Mandya | 70.40% |
| 23 | Mysore | 72.79% |
| 24 | Raichur | 59.56% |
| 25 | Ramanagara | 69.22% |
| 26 | Shimoga | 80.45% |
| 27 | Tumakuru | 75.14% |
| 28 | Udupi | 86.24% |
| 29 | Uttara Kannada | 84.06% |
| 30 | Vijayanagara | |
| 31 | Yadgir | 51.83% |
Karnataka Districts by Sex Ratio
Udupi district (1094) has the highest Male-Female Sex ratio in Karnataka. Bangalore Urban District (916) has the lowest male-female sex ratio in Karnataka
| # | District | Sex Ratio |
| 1 | Bagalkot | 989 |
| 2 | Ballari | 983 |
| 3 | Bangalore Rural | 946 |
| 4 | Bangalore Urban | 916 |
| 5 | Belgaum/ Belagavi | 973 |
| 6 | Bidar | 956 |
| 7 | Bijapur | 960 |
| 8 | Chamarajanagara | 993 |
| 9 | Chikkaballapura | 972 |
| 10 | Chikmagalur | 1008 |
| 11 | Chitradurga | 974 |
| 12 | Dakshina Kannada | 1020 |
| 13 | Davanagere | 972 |
| 14 | Dharwad | 971 |
| 15 | Gadag | 982 |
| 16 | Gulbarga | 971 |
| 17 | Hassan | 1010 |
| 18 | Haveri | 950 |
| 19 | Kodagu | 1019 |
| 20 | Kolar | 979 |
| 21 | Koppal | 986 |
| 22 | Mandya | 995 |
| 23 | Mysore | 985 |
| 24 | Raichur | 1000 |
| 25 | Ramanagara | 976 |
| 26 | Shimoga | 998 |
| 27 | Tumakuru | 984 |
| 28 | Udupi | 1094 |
| 29 | Uttara Kannada | 979 |
| 30 | Vijayanagara | |
| 31 | Yadgir | 989 |
Source: Census 2011
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