Detail Factual Overview

Basic Information

• Name: Karnataka
• Country: India
• Region: Southern India
• Formation Date: November 1, 1956 (as Mysore State); Renamed Karnataka in 1973
• Capital: Bengaluru (Bangalore)
• Governor: [Changes periodically; refer to latest update]
• Chief Minister: [Changes periodically; refer to latest update]
• Official Language: Kannada
• Other Recognized Languages: Tulu, Konkani, Kodava, Urdu, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi
• Area: 191,791 sq km (6th largest in India)
• Population: ~6.7 crores (2021 estimate)
• State Symbols:
  • Animal: Indian Elephant
  • Bird: Indian Roller (Blue Jay)
  • Tree: Sandalwood (Santalum album)
  • Flower: Lotus