south India
Karnataka
Karnataka is an important part of south India, known for its people, institutions, economy, culture, and regional identity. This profile is designed for simple civic understanding and UPSC-style revision.
Capital
Bengaluru
Population
6.8 Cr
Area
1,91,791 km²
Literacy
75.4%
Districts
31
GSDP
₹28.00 lakh Cr
Quick facts
- Capital
- Bengaluru
- Largest city
- Bengaluru
- Region
- south
- Population
- 6.8 Cr
- Languages
- Kannada
Economy snapshot
- GSDP
- ₹28.00 lakh Cr
- Growth
- 7%
- Per capita income
- ₹4,14,815
- Industries
- IT services, Biotechnology, Manufacturing