Top Cities in Karnataka
Karnataka, a state located in the southern part of India, has several major cities that are important centers of business, culture, and education. Bengaluru, the capital city, is the most populous city in the state, with an estimated population of over 12 million people. It is known as the Silicon Valley of India, as it is home to several major technology companies and startups.
Mysuru, located in the southwestern part of the state, is the second-largest city, with an estimated population of over 1.1 million people. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, as well as its well-maintained parks and gardens. Hubli-Dharwad, located in the northern part of the state, is the third-largest city, with an estimated population of over 1 million people. It is an important hub for trade and commerce and is known for its handloom industry.
Other major cities in Karnataka include Mangaluru, Belagavi, and Gulbarga, each with an estimated population of over 500,000 people.
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Karnataka Cities by Population
| Rank | City | City Population Census 2011 | Metropolitian or UA* population |
| 1 | Bangalore | 8,443,675 | 8,499,399 |
| 2 | Hubli and Dharwad | 943,788 | 943,788 |
| 3 | Mysore | 893,062 | 983,893 |
| 4 | Gulbarga | 533,587 | 541,617 |
| 5 | Mangalore | 488,968 | 619,664 |
| 6 | Belgaum | 488,157 | 610,189 |
| 7 | Davanagere | 434,971 | 434,971 |
| 8 | Bellary | 410,445 | 410,445 |
| 9 | Bijapur | 327,427 | 327,427 |
| 10 | Shimoga | 322,650 | 322,650 |
| 11 | Tumkur | 302,143 | 302,143 |
| 12 | Raichur | 234,073 | 234,073 |
| 13 | Bidar | 214,373 | 213,593 |
| 14 | Hospet | 206,167 | 206,167 |
| 15 | Gadag and Betigeri | 172,612 | 172,612 |
| 16 | Bhadravati | 151,102 | 151,102 |
| 17 | Robertson Pet | 143,233 | 165,463 |
| 18 | Chitradurga | 140,206 | 145,580 |
| 19 | Kolar | 138,462 | 138,462 |
| 20 | Mandya | 137,358 | 137,358 |
| 21 | Hassan | 133,436 | 173,134 |
| 22 | Udupi | 125,306 | 165,401 |
| 23 | Chikmagalur | 118,401 | 118,401 |
| 24 | Bagalkot | 111,933 | 111,933 |
| 25 | Ranibennur | 106,406 | 106,406 |
| 26 | Gangawati | 105,529 | 114,459 |
Source: Census 2011
*As per the Census of India 2011, an urban agglomeration is a continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining outgrowths (OGs), or two or more physically contiguous towns together with or without outgrowths of such towns.
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