South Karnataka

South Karnataka (officially known as Dakshina Karnataka) generally refers to the southern part of Karnataka state, excluding the coastal areas. It generally corresponds to former Mysore state.[3] Kannada dialect of South Karnataka is slightly different as compared to North Karnataka.

South Karnataka
South Karnataka in Blue, Kodagu in Light blue
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionOld Mysore Region
Largest cityBengaluru[1][2]
HeadquarterBengaluru[1][2]
Area
  Total84,969 km2 (32,807 sq mi)
Area rank2nd:Karnataka
Population
 (2011)
  Total31,819,889
  Rank1st:Karnataka
  Density370/km2 (970/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Dakshina Kannadiga
Languages
  OfficialKannada
  RegionalUrdu, Tulu, Konkani, Are Bhashe, Kodava
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKA
Sex ratio965 /
Literacy76%

Districts

There are 15 districts in South Karnataka:

See also

References

  1. "Karnataka (India): Districts, Cities, Towns and Outgrowth Wards – Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". Citypopulation.de.
  2. H.S. Sudhira; T.V. Ramachandra; M.H. Bala Subrahmanya (2007). "City Profile — Bangalore" (PDF). Cities. Bangalore: Environmental Information System (Centre of Ecological Sciences), Indian Institute of Science. 24 (5): 382. doi:10.1016/j.cities.2007.04.003.
  3. Pattanashetti, Girish (16 July 2010). "The saga of the unification movement". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 January 2019.


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