Most Dense in Karnataka

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Karnataka

1 Kudachi 59,369/mi²

2 Yadgir 34,395/mi²

3 Nelamangala 33,847/mi²

4 Holenarasipura 30,901/mi²

5 Bengaluru 29,694/mi²

6 Harihar 27,648/mi²

7 Afzalpur 23,352/mi²

8 Chītāpur 23,184/mi²

9 Bangarapet 21,155/mi²

10 Savanūr 19,135/mi²

11 Sedam 18,557/mi²

12 Mysuru 18,061/mi²

13 Guledagudda 18,006/mi²

14 Gangavati 17,969/mi²

15 Kanakapura 17,945/mi²

16 Chitradurga 17,509/mi²

17 Harpanahalli 17,487/mi²

18 Mulbāgal 17,462/mi²

19 Gundlupēt 17,242/mi²

20 Arsikere 17,222/mi²

21 Hungund 16,702/mi²

22 Tumkūr 16,384/mi²

23 Channarāyapatna 16,038/mi²

24 Dandeli 15,944/mi²

25 Mudhol 15,914/mi²

26 Jevargi 15,662/mi²

27 Rabkavi 15,287/mi²

28 Davangere 14,636/mi²

29 Mālūr 14,564/mi²

30 Sirsi 14,556/mi²

31 Channapatna 14,475/mi²

32 Jamkhandi 14,185/mi²

33 Aland 13,712/mi²

34 Belagavi 13,504/mi²

35 Hanūr 13,495/mi²

36 Bidar 13,013/mi²

37 Ullal 12,964/mi²

38 Chintamani 12,959/mi²

39 Yellāpur 12,320/mi²

40 Hubballi 12,208/mi²

41 Mānvi 12,038/mi²

42 Shivamogga 11,937/mi²

43 Maddūr 11,931/mi²

44 Ballari 11,818/mi²

45 Chikmagalūr 10,491/mi²

46 Bilgi 10,225/mi²

47 Devadurga 10,080/mi²

48 Chamrajnagar 9,651/mi²

49 Indi 9,436/mi²

50 Chincholi 9,007/mi²

51 Vijayapura 8,589/mi²

52 Sīra 8,582/mi²

53 Gadag-Betageri 8,288/mi²

54 Athani 8,263/mi²

55 Hosapete 7,866/mi²

56 Ankola 7,779/mi²

57 Kolār 7,701/mi²

58 Sargūr 7,419/mi²

59 Bādāmi 7,350/mi²

60 Kalaburagi 7,327/mi²

61 Aurād 7,271/mi²

62 Robertsonpet 7,230/mi²

63 Chiknāyakanhalli 7,208/mi²

64 Karwar 7,162/mi²

65 Gubbi 7,150/mi²

66 Sāgar 7,149/mi²

67 Mangaluru 7,031/mi²

68 Tīrthahalli 6,764/mi²

69 Saundatti 6,669/mi²

70 Hāveri 6,637/mi²

71 Annigeri 6,589/mi²

72 Ranebennur 6,512/mi²

73 Homnābād 6,400/mi²

74 Koppal 6,363/mi²

75 Bhadrāvati 6,331/mi²

76 Udupi 6,264/mi²

77 Kumta 6,203/mi²

78 Gokak 6,201/mi²

79 Gokarna 6,140/mi²

80 Bagalkot 5,910/mi²

81 Basavakalyan 5,641/mi²

82 Virajpet 5,406/mi²

83 Kollegāl 5,386/mi²

84 Munirābād 5,071/mi²

85 Shikaripura 4,974/mi²

86 Bail-Hongal 4,918/mi²

87 Challakere 4,592/mi²

88 Sandūr 4,383/mi²

89 Siruguppa 4,367/mi²

90 Bantvāl 4,161/mi²

91 Mundgod 4,075/mi²

92 Kushālnagar 3,971/mi²

93 Hadagalli 3,651/mi²

94 Mahālingpur 3,460/mi²

95 Manipal 3,423/mi²

96 Kundapura 3,421/mi²

97 Holalkere 3,351/mi²

98 Bhālki 3,339/mi²

99 Kārkala 2,899/mi²

100 Belthangady 2,233/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Karnataka pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Kudachi leads with 59,369 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Kudachi has 59,369 people per square mile — that's roughly 93 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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