Karnataka, in southwestern India, is celebrated for its IT hubs, historical sites, and diverse landscapes. Spanning 191,791 km², it has 29,340 villages and a population of 61,095,297 (2011 Census). Bengaluru, the capital, is under the Karnataka High Court. Reorganized on November 1, 1956, its 31 districts drive technology and cultural heritage.
In Karnataka, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagalkot | बागलकोट | |||
| Ballari | बल्लारी | |||
| Belagavi | बेलगावी | |||
| Bengaluru Rural | बेंगलुरु ग्रामीण | |||
| Bengaluru Urban | बेंगलुरु शहरी | 2196 | 96,21,551 | 4,381 |
| Bidar | बीदर | |||
| Chamarajanagar | चामराजनगर | |||
| Chikballapur | चिकबल्लापुर | |||
| Chikkamagaluru | चिकमंगलूर | |||
| Chitradurga | चित्रदुर्ग | |||
| Dakshina Kannada | दक्षिण कन्नड़ | |||
| Davanagere | दावणगेरे | |||
| Dharwad | धारवाड़ | |||
| Gadag | गदग | |||
| Hassan | हसन | |||
| Haveri | हावेरी | |||
| Kalaburagi | कलबुरगी | |||
| Kodagu | कोडगु | |||
| Kolar | कोलार | |||
| Koppal | कोप्पल | |||
| Mandya | मांड्या | |||
| Mysuru | मैसूर | |||
| Raichur | रायचूर | |||
| Ramanagara | रामनगर | |||
| Shivamogga | शिवमोग्गा | |||
| Tumakuru | तुमकुरु | |||
| Udupi | उडुपी | |||
| Uttara Kannada | उत्तर कन्नड़ | |||
| Vijayanagara | विजयनगर | |||
| Vijayapura | विजयपुर | |||
| Yadgir | यादगीर |
As per the 2011 Census, Karnataka has a total population of 61095297 people, with 23625962 residing in urban areas and 37469335 in rural regions. The population density of Karnataka is approximately 319/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37469335 | 23625962 | 61095297 |
| Male Population | 18929354 | 12037303 | 30966657 |
| Female Population | 18539981 | 11588659 | 30128640 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Karnataka is approximately 319/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | 3928 | 319/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Karnataka has a total of 1,33,57,027 households, with 79,46,657 in rural areas and 54,10,370 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 79,46,657 |
| Urban Households | 54,10,370 |
| Total Households | 1,33,57,027 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Karnataka - (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ) |
| Capital | Bengaluru |
| Established | 1-Nov-1956 |
| Total Area | 1,91,791 km² |
| Total Villages | 33182 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 972 |
| Population Density | 319/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 6,10,95,297 |
| High Court | Karnataka High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in Karnataka |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 3137 |
| 200-499 | 5296 |
| 500-999 | 7039 |
| 1000-1999 | 6492 |
| 2000-4999 | 4433 |
| 5000-9999 | 836 |
| 10000 and above | 164 |
All survey data of Karnataka villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).