Karnataka Map

About Karnataka Map

This Karnataka map shows all the districts of the State with Bengaluru, the capital of the Karnataka. This map of Karnataka highlights all districts in different colors for better identification like Belagavi, Mysuru, Udupi, Shivamogga, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Dakshina Kannada along with neighboring states of Maharashtra, Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Kerala in South India and Arabian Sea on the western coast of Karnataka.

Districts of Karnataka

S.N.	District Name	Headquarter Name
1	Bagalkote	Bagalkote
2	Ballari	Ballari
3	Belagavi	Belagavi
4	Bengaluru Rural	Bengaluru
5	Bengaluru South	Bengaluru South
6	Bengaluru Urban	Bengaluru
7	Bidar	Bidar
8	Chamarajanagar	Chamarajanagar
9	Chikkaballapura	Chikballapura
10	Chikkamagaluru	Chikkamagaluru
11	Chitradurga	Chitradurga
12	Dakshina Kannada	Mangaluru
13	Davanagere	Davanagere
14	Dharwad	Dharwad
15	Gadag	Gadag
16	Hassan	Hassan
17	Haveri	Haveri
18	Kalaburagi	Kalaburagi
19	Kodagu	Madikeri
20	Kolar	Kolar
21	Koppal	Koppal
22	Mandya	Mandya
23	Mysuru	Mysuru
24	Raichur	Raichur
25	Shivamogga	Shivamogga
26	Tumakuru	Tumakuru
27	Udupi	Udupi
28	Uttara Kannada	Karwara
29	Vijayanagara	Hospet
30	Vijayapura	Vijayapura
31	Yadgiri	Yadgiri

About Karnataka

In southern India, Karnataka is a state known for its historical background, geographical diversity and a solid economic base. It is the sixth largest state of India covering an area of 191,791 square kilometers. On the north it is surrounded by Maharashtra, on the northwest by Goa, on the south by Kerala, on the southeast by Tamil Nadu, on the east by Andhra Pradesh and on the northeast by Telangana. On the west is the Arabian Sea, along 320 km of coastline, and Bengaluru is India’s technological and economic capital, the chief city.

History and Culture

The history of Karnataka goes back to the Mauryan Empire and has been ruled by several powerful dynasties like the Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, and the Vijayanagara Empire. The ruins of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are evidence of the Vijayanagara period's architectural excellence. Classical music, dance, and literature have been active for centuries and the official language, Kannada has a literary history of more than 2,000 years with numerous Jnanpith awardees.

Geography and Climate

Karnataka consists of diverse geographical regions; these include the Western Ghats, the coastal plains and the great Indian plateau of the Deccan. The Western Ghats, have been classified as a world heritage site and are renowned for their high density of species. The state has several rivers, including the Krishna, Kaveri, Tungabhadra and Sharavathi which help in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The climate is tropical monsoon on the coast, while it is arid and semi-arid in the north. The annual rainfall is about 1,248 mm on average with the monsoon in the south west is the major source of rain.

Economy and Industrial Growth

Karnataka is one of the most industrialized states of India and has made significant contribution to the economy of India. It is well rooted in information technology, biotechnology, manufacturing and aerospace engineering. Bengaluru is called the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ and has many IT companies like Infosys, Wipro and other multinational companies. It leads in biotechnology also, where nearly 60 per cent of India's biotech firms are based. Karnataka is the third largest contributing to Indian economy with its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) estimated at around $330 billion in 2023. FDI has been attracted greatly by the state due to its business friendly environment and the infrastructure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Agriculture is still very important and occupies about 50% of the population. The state is the leading producer of coffee in India, and the state produces more than 70% of India’s total coffee production. Other major crops are rice, ragi, sugarcane and spices like cardamom and pepper. It is also endowed with minerals like iron ore, gold, limestone and granite. The Kolar Gold Fields, and the Hutti Gold Mines were once the biggest gold producers in India. The renewable energy sector is developing in the state, and solar and wind power have received many investments.

Education and Research

This is because; Karnataka is a leading educational and research institution featuring titans like the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), and other universities. Bengaluru, Mysuru and Manipal are known for their world class educational institutions which are the attraction for students from all over the country and abroad. The state is also quite strong in aerospace and defense research with prime organizations like the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) based in Bengaluru.

Tourism and Heritage Sites

Tourism is one of the economy’s major sectors in Karnataka which has historical, cultural and natural sites. Mysuru is a big tourist attraction center due to the grand Dasara festival and the Mysore Palace. The ancient architectural brilliance is visible in Hampi and Badami. The coastal area of the state, including Gokarna, Karwar, and Udupi has serene beaches. The other areas of interest include the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Bandipur, Nagarhole and Dandeli which are inhabited by tigers, elephants and other wild animals.

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Karnataka has a very well formed infrastructure with very good road, rail and air connectivity. The state has more than 250,000 kilometers of roads which include the national and state highways. The railway network extends up to major cities and industrial hubs. The busiest airports in India is Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru which handles more than 33 million passengers every year. It also has major ports like New Mangalore Port to facilitate trade and commerce.

Government and Administration

A parliamentary system of governance is followed by the state and the constitutional head is the Governor while the executive head is the Chief Minister. The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has 224 members. It has always been a pioneer in governance reforms and has adopted digital initiatives to enhance the delivery of public services and transparency.