Smallest Cities in Karnataka

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Karnataka

1 Manipura 5,001
2 Mūdabettu 5,018
3 Arkula 5,077
4 Koppa 5,124
5 Kenjāru 5,338
6 Gargeswari 5,343
7 Navoor 5,365
8 Bobruwada 5,409
9 Addūru 5,426
10 Saidāpur 5,432
11 Mulur 5,445
12 Nīramārgar 5,503
13 Kolambe 5,592
14 Muduperar 5,686
15 Kodigenahalli 5,727
16 Kairangala 5,788
17 Hosanagara 5,839
18 Sajipanadu 5,847
19 Bondantila 5,858
20 Mathadahatti 5,884
21 Chelūr 5,911
22 Ponnampet 6,117
23 Londa 6,131
24 Tenkanidiyūr 6,188
25 Gorūr 6,192
26 Tumbe 6,230
27 Chikjājūr 6,236
28 Kawlet 6,265
29 Alevūr 6,302
30 Kadakola 6,436
31 Māyakonda 6,445
32 Belma 6,452
33 Kumsi 6,468
34 Srāvana Belgola 6,485
35 Kādiganahalli 6,587
36 Alūr 6,604
38 Varamballi 6,809
39 Harēkala 6,814
40 Sānūru 6,881
41 Venkatapura 6,928
42 Adyār 7,034
43 Kuvettu 7,041
44 Kodiyal 7,061
45 Badagal Ulipādi 7,062
46 Kurgahalli 7,065
47 Somvārpet 7,227
48 Tālipādi 7,237
49 Bellūru 7,412
50 Tokūru 7,433
51 Gogipeth 7,544
52 Mutge 7,561
53 Belthangady 7,635
54 Beltangadi 7,676
55 Mallār 7,765
57 Narikombu 7,800
58 Uppinangadi 7,813
59 Bānāvar 7,827
60 Tonse East 7,911
61 Bāshettihalli 7,943
62 Bhimarayanagudi 8,029
63 Gokak Falls 8,080
64 Badāgrāma 8,117
65 Mūdashedde 8,155
66 Kangarāli-khurd 8,204
67 Gonikoppal 8,306
68 Sulebhāvi 8,503
69 Belvata 8,605
70 Kurgunta 8,682
71 Maragondahalli 8,824
72 Nandgad 8,837
73 Munnūru 8,864
74 Yelandūr 8,901
75 Bogādi 9,041
76 Badagabettu 9,309
77 Gudibanda 9,441
78 Talpādi 9,532
79 Konanūr 9,555
80 Sūlibele 9,587
81 Mudgere 9,677
82 Bajpe 9,701
83 Elivāla 9,826
84 Bidadi 9,917
85 Allipura 9,930
87 Kumbalgod 10,178
88 Kōteshwar 10,229
89 Kamalnagar 10,252
90 Nyāmti 10,338
91 Manjanādi 10,401
92 Bethamangala 10,413
93 Kangarāli-budrukh 10,496
94 Arshakunti 10,567
95 Ajjampur 10,795
96 Jāli 10,802
97 Kargal 10,847
98 Benkanhalli 10,999
99 Hanūr 11,066
100 Srirampura 11,234

The smallest cities in Karnataka (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Manipura has a population of just 5,001. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,001 residents, Manipura is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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