Karnataka
StateKA• Southern / Southwestern India
Capital
Bengaluru
Largest City
Bengaluru
Formation Date
1 November 1956
Gandaberunda-based Karnataka emblem
Population
6.11 Cr
2011 census
Area
1,91,791 km²
Districts
31
Lok Sabha Seats
28
Rajya Sabha Seats
12
Assembly Seats
224
Legislative Council
75
About Karnataka
No description on record.
- State Code
- KA
- ISO Code
- IN-KA
- Official Language
- Kannada
- Additional Language
- Urdu, Tulu, Konkani, Kodava, Beary, Marathi
- Region
- Southern / Southwestern India
- Time Zone
- IST (UTC+5:30)
Current Leadership
(6)DS
TG
Thaawarchand Gehlot
Governor
Since 11 Jul 2021
GP
G. Parameshwara
Deputy Chief Minister
INCRA
R. Ashoka
Leader of Opposition
BJPGP
G. S. Patil
Speaker, Legislative Assembly
INCSR
Shalini Rajneesh
Chief Secretary
State Symbols
Animal
Indian Elephant
Bird
Indian Roller
Flower
Lotus
Tree
Sandalwood
Legislative Strength
28
Lok Sabha Seats
12
Rajya Sabha Seats
224
Assembly Seats
75
Legislative Council Seats
Party-wise Strength (Assembly)
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224
Seats held
- Indian National Congress13560.3%
- Bharatiya Janata Party6629.5%
- Janata Dal (Secular)198.5%
- Independent20.9%
- Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha10.4%
- Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha10.4%
Majority mark 113
Major Political Parties
(6)
INC
135 MLAs
BJP
66 MLAs
JD(S)
JD(S)
19 MLAs
I
I
2 MLAs
KRP
KRP
1 MLA
SKP
SKP
1 MLA
Demographics
(2011)6.11 Cr
Population
75.36%
Literacy Rate
2.36 Cr
Urban Population
3.75 Cr
Rural Population
Key Facts
- High CourtKarnataka High Court
- Time ZoneIST (UTC+5:30)
Lok Sabha Strength
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28
Seats held
- Bharatiya Janata Party1760.7%
- Indian National Congress932.1%
- Janata Dal (Secular)27.1%
Legislature
Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- Last election
- 2023
- Next expected
- 2028
- Majority mark
- 113
- Reserved (SC / ST)
- — / —
Karnataka Legislative Council
- Seats
- 75
- Chairman
- Saleem Ahmed
Lok Sabha
- Seats
- 28
- Last election
- 2024
Rajya Sabha
- Seats
- 12
- House type
- Council of States
- Member term
- 6 years
Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 — Result
Turnout
73.84%
| Party | Seats | Share of house |
|---|---|---|
| Indian National CongressINC | 135 | |
| Bharatiya Janata PartyBJP | 66 | |
| Janata Dal (Secular)JD(S) | 19 | |
| Independent | 2 | |
| Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha | 1 | |
| Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha | 1 |
Assembly Election History
(1 elections)Seats WonVote Share (%)
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| Year | Winner | Seats | Vote Share | Runner-up | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | INC | 135 | — | BJP | 66 |
Districts & Administration
(39 districts)District profiles (39 of 39)
- Bagalkot
- Ballari
- Belagavi
- Bengaluru Rural
- Bengaluru Urban
- Bidar
- Chamarajanagar
- Chikkaballapura
- Chikkamagaluru
- Chitradurga
- Dakshina Kannada
- Davanagere
- Dharwad
- Gadag
- Hassan
- Haveri
- Kalaburagi
- Kodagu
- Kolar
- Koppal
- Mandya
- Mysuru
- Raichur
- Ramanagara
- Shivamogga
- Tumakuru
- Udupi
- Uttara Kannada
- Vijayanagara
- Yadgir
- Vijayapura
- Bengaluru North Region
- Bengaluru Central Region
- Chikkodi Region
- Shimoga Valley Region
- Sira Region
- Hunsur Region
- Jevargi Region
- Puttur Region
- Districts
- 31
- Bagalkot
- Ballari
- Belagavi
- Bengaluru Rural
- Bengaluru Urban
- Bidar
- Chamarajanagar
- Chikkaballapura
- Chikkamagaluru
- Chitradurga
- Dakshina Kannada
- Davanagere
- Dharwad
- Gadag
- Hassan
- Haveri
- Kalaburagi
- Kodagu
- Kolar
- Koppal
- Mandya
- Mysuru
- Raichur
- Ramanagara
- Shivamogga
- Tumakuru
- Udupi
- Uttara Kannada
- Vijayanagara
- Yadgir
- Vijayapura
- Bengaluru North Region
- Bengaluru Central Region
- Chikkodi Region
- Shimoga Valley Region
- Sira Region
- Hunsur Region
- Jevargi Region
- Puttur Region
Economy (2026-27)
- GSDP
- ₹33,05,500 Cr
- GSDP growth
- 7%
- Major industries
- Information Technology, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Automobiles, Aerospace, Electronics, Textiles, Agriculture, Coffee, Tourism, Services, Startups
Budget (FY 2026-27)
- Total expenditure
- ₹4,48,004 Cr
- Total receipts
- ₹4,47,240 Cr
- Borrowings
- ₹1,32,000 Cr
- Fiscal deficit
- ₹97,448 Cr
- Fiscal deficit / GSDP
- 2.9%
- Debt repayment
- ₹35,316 Cr
- Primary deficit
- ₹44,117 Cr
Development Indicators
- Literacy
- 75.36%
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
- High Court
- Karnataka High Court
- State Election Commission
- Karnataka State Election Commission
- Public Service Commission
- Karnataka Public Service Commission
- Pollution Control Board
- Karnataka Pollution Control Board
Exam & Static GK
Karnataka for competitive exams — 13 topics, 27 revision cards, and a self-marking practice set.
Quick Revision
9Capital
Bengaluru
Area
1,91,791 km²
Population
6.11 Cr
Literacy
75.36%
Districts
31
State Code
KA
Lok Sabha
28
Rajya Sabha
12
Assembly
224
Firsts on Record
- Mysore/KarnatakaThe modern state was enlarged in 1956 and renamed Karnataka in 1973.
Neighbouring States
6- Maharashtra
- Goa
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
Major Rivers
10- Krishna
- Tungabhadra
- Cauvery
- Sharavathi
- Kabini
- Malaprabha
- Ghataprabha
- Hemavati
- Bhima
- Bhadra
National Parks
4- Bandipur National Park
- Nagarahole National Park
- Kudremukh National Park
- Bannerghatta National Park
Tiger Reserves
4- Bandipur Tiger Reserve
- Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
- Bhadra Tiger Reserve
- Biligiriranga Tiger Reserve
Historical Places
5- Hampi
- Pattadakal
- Badami
- Aihole
- Mysore Palace
Headline Figures
2- Budget (2026-27)
- ₹4,48,004 Cr
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
Major Crops
10- Rice
- Ragi
- Maize
- Jowar
- Wheat
- Sugarcane
- Cotton
- Groundnut
- Sunflower
- Pulses
Major Industries
12- Information Technology
- Biotechnology
- Manufacturing
- Automobiles
- Aerospace
- Electronics
- Textiles
- Agriculture
- Coffee
- Tourism
- Services
- Startups
Exam Notes
- Budget figures are copied from the base state file and should be re-verified before publication.
State Symbols
4- Animal
- Indian Elephant
- Bird
- Indian Roller
- Flower
- Lotus
- Tree
- Sandalwood
Revolts & Movements
2- Kittur Rani Chennamma resistance
- Quit India Movement in Karnataka
IITs
- IIT Dharwad
IIMs
- IIM Bangalore
AIIMS
- AIIMS Raichur
Major Universities
4- Indian Institute of Science
- Bangalore University
- University of Mysore
- Visvesvaraya Technological University
Expressways
5- Bengaluru suburban rail
- Bengaluru Metro expansion
- Peripheral ring road projects
- Mumbai-Karnataka freight/connectivity corridors
- Port-led development at Mangaluru
Airports
7- Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
- Mangaluru International Airport
- Hubballi Airport
- Belagavi Airport
- Mysuru Airport
- Kalaburagi Airport
- Shivamogga Airport
Government Schemes
9- Gruha LakshmiHigh relevance
- Gruha JyothiHigh relevance
- ShaktiHigh relevance
- Yuva NidhiHigh relevance
- Anna BhagyaHigh relevance
- Karnataka Raitha Suraksha / agricultural supportHigh relevance
- Ksheera BhagyaHigh relevance
- VidyasiriHigh relevance
- Swachha Karnataka programmesHigh relevance
City Nicknames
2- Bengaluru“Silicon Valley of India”
- Mysuru“Cultural Capital of Karnataka”
Largest, Longest, First
- Major IT hubBengaluruOne of India's leading technology centres.
One-Line Facts
5- Capital — Bengaluru.
- Districts — 31.
- Formation/formation date recorded in the base data — 1956-11-01.
- State animal — Indian Elephant.
- State bird — Indian Roller.
Latest Assembly Election
- Year
- 2023
Latest Lok Sabha Election
- Year
- 2024
Exam Facts
2- Karnataka has 224 Assembly seats.
- Karnataka has 28 Lok Sabha seats.
Recently Updated
2- State Budget2026-09-11Base dataset records the state budget/outlay value as 448004 INR crore.
- Political/administrative eventRapid growth of Bengaluru as India's technology hub
Major Cities & Destinations
- BengaluruCapital
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Sources
Verified as of 2026-09-10
Compiled from public records.