Smallest Cities in Karnataka

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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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

37 Donimalai Township 6,672

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 Tokūru 7,433

50 Gogipeth 7,544

51 Mutge 7,561

52 Bellūru 7,626

53 Belthangady 7,635

54 Beltangadi 7,676

55 Mallār 7,765

56 Narasimharājapura 7,775

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 Munirābād 8,672

71 Kurgunta 8,682

72 Maragondahalli 8,824

73 Nandgad 8,837

74 Munnūru 8,864

75 Yelandūr 8,901

76 Bogādi 9,041

77 Badagabettu 9,309

78 Gudibanda 9,441

79 Talpādi 9,532

80 Konanūr 9,555

81 Sūlibele 9,587

82 Mudgere 9,677

83 Bajpe 9,701

84 Elivāla 9,826

85 Bidadi 9,917

86 Allipura 9,930

87 Tirumakūdal Narsipur 9,980

88 Hampi 10,000

89 Kumbalgod 10,178

90 Kōteshwar 10,229

91 Kamalnagar 10,252

92 Nyāmti 10,338

93 Manjanādi 10,401

94 Bethamangala 10,413

95 Kangarāli-budrukh 10,496

96 Arshakunti 10,567

97 Ajjampur 10,795

98 Jāli 10,802

99 Kargal 10,847

100 Benkanhalli 10,999

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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