South IndiaStateKA
Karnataka
Capital: Bengaluru
#6
Area Rank
#8
Pop. Rank
75.6%
Literacy
31
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalBengaluru (Bangalore)
Largest CityBengaluru
Formation1 November 1956 (renamed Karnataka in 1973)
Population6.11 crore (2011)
Area191,791 sq km
LanguagesKannada
Literacy Rate75.6%
Districts31
Major RiversKaveri (Cauvery), Krishna, Tungabhadra, Sharavathi
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.India's Silicon Valley โ Bengaluru hosts ISRO, HAL, Infosys, Wipro HQs
- 2.Hampi (Vijayanagara Empire ruins) โ UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 3.Jog Falls is India's second highest waterfall (253 m)
- 4.Produces ~70% of India's silk
- 5.Mysuru is called the "City of Palaces"
- 6.Kaveri river originates in Talakaveri, Coorg โ source of Cauvery water dispute
- 7.Nagarhole and Bandipur are famous tiger reserves in southern India
โญFamous For
IT hub BengaluruMysuru PalaceHampi ruins (UNESCO)Coorg coffeeJog FallsSilk industry
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟBandipur National Park
- ๐ฟNagarhole National Park
- ๐ฟBhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
- ๐ฟDandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Tips
- โCauvery water dispute is between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry
- โHampi was capital of Vijayanagara Empire (1336โ1646)
- โFormerly called Mysore State โ renamed Karnataka in 1973
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Karnataka?
When was Karnataka officially formed?