Interesting Facts About Karnataka
Some interesting facts about Karnataka are:
- Karnataka is India’s 6th largest state by area covering 191,791 square kilometers and ranks 8th in terms of population with around 61,095,297 people residing in Karnataka.
- Bengaluru (Bangalore) is the capital city of Karnataka.
- Karnataka was previously called Mysore State which was formed on 1st November 1956 and renamed in the year 1973.
- Karnataka is a state in the southern region of India that forms a part of peninsular India.
- Western Ghats and Deccan Plateau are some of the prominent geographical features in the state.
- Karnataka is primarily known for its rich Heritage destinations and its Wildlife/ National Parks having the highest number of Elephants and a large number of tigers.
List of Districts in Karnataka: Map, Divisions List
List of Districts in Karnataka: There are 31 districts in Karnataka. The districts in Karnataka have been divided into 4 administrative divisions for effective governance. Karnataka State has been divided into 4 Revenue and administrative divisions, 31 districts, and about 240 Taluks.
Check the list of districts of Karnataka below.