Largest Cities in Karnataka

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Karnataka

1 Bengaluru 8,495,492

2 Hubballi 943,788

3 Mysuru 920,550

4 Kalaburagi 543,147

5 Mangaluru 499,487

6 Belagavi 490,045

7 Davangere 435,128

8 Ballari 410,445

9 Vijayapura 327,427

10 Shivamogga 322,650

11 Tumkūr 307,359

12 Rāichūr 234,073

13 Bidar 216,020

14 Hosapete 206,167

15 Gadag-Betageri 172,813

16 Gadag 172,612

17 Udupi 165,000

18 Bhadrāvati 163,903

19 Robertsonpet 162,230

20 Hassan 155,006

21 Chitradurga 145,853

22 Kolār 138,462

23 Mandya 137,358

24 Chikmagalūr 121,484

25 Yelahanka 116,447

26 Gangavati 114,642

27 Bagalkot 111,933

28 Ranebennur 106,406

29 Closepet 95,167

30 Doddaballapura 93,105

31 Harihar 83,219

32 Gokak 79,121

33 Karwar 77,139

34 Rabkavi-Banhatti 77,004

35 Electronic City Phase I 76,348

36 Chintamani 76,068

37 Sindhnūr 75,837

38 Yadgir 74,294

39 Rabkavi 73,835

40 Channapatna 71,942

41 Koppal 70,698

42 Chamrajnagar 69,875

43 Basavakalyan 69,717

44 Jamkhandi 68,938

45 Hāveri 67,102

46 Chik Ballāpur 63,652

47 Sirsi 62,882

48 Tiptūr 60,957

49 Ilkal 60,242

50 Ullal 59,116

51 Sīra 57,928

52 Mulbāgal 57,276

53 Kollegāl 57,149

54 Hoskote 56,980

55 Hiriyūr 56,416

56 Challakere 55,194

57 Sāgar 54,550

58 Kanakapura 54,014

59 Shāhpur 53,366

60 Puttūr 53,331

61 Arsikere 53,216

62 Shāhābād 52,952

63 Siruguppa 52,492

64 Dandeli 52,295

65 Mudhol 52,199

66 Shorāpur 51,398

67 Sidlaghatta 51,159

68 Hunsūr 50,865

69 Nanjangūd 50,598

70 Bail-Hongal 49,182

71 Athani 47,842

72 Harpanahalli 47,039

73 Mānvi 46,465

74 Bangarapet 44,849

75 Homnābād 44,483

76 Anekal 44,260

77 Aland 42,371

78 Saundatti 41,215

79 Savanūr 40,567

80 Channarāyapatna 40,417

81 Bhālki 40,333

82 Bantvāl 40,155

83 Mālūr 40,050

84 Sedam 39,341

85 Kampli 39,307

86 Chikodi 38,307

87 Indi 38,217

88 Malavalli 38,129

89 Wādi 37,988

90 Gauribidanur 37,947

91 Tarikere 37,848

92 Sandūr 37,431

93 Nelamangala 37,232

94 Sindgi 37,226

95 Lakshmeshwar 36,754

96 Kumta 36,719

97 Nargund 36,291

98 Mahālingpur 36,055

99 Shikaripura 36,015

100 Krishnarājāsāgara 35,805

The largest cities in Karnataka represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bengaluru leads with a population of 8,495,492, followed by Hubballi and Mysuru. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 19 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Bengaluru's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 19 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 59,116 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 11,402,464.

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