Karnataka
Karnataka is a state in the Republic of India. It has an area of 74,122 square miles (191,980 km2). It is bigger than Syria but smaller than Senegal. In traditional Indian geography, it is part of the Southern zone. It has 31 districts. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of approximately 61.1 million.[1] The present Chief Minister of the state is Siddaramaiah of the Indian National Congress.[2][3]
State of India | |
 Location of Karnataka in India | |
 Map of Karnataka | |
| Country |  India |
| Region | South India |
| Area | |
| • Total | 191,980 km2 (74,120 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 61,095,297[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Official languages | Kannada |
Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka. It is also known as the IT capital of India. Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli-Dharwad, Kalaburgi and Hospet are the other big cities in Karnataka. Places to see in Karnataka are Bangalore, Mysore, Hampi, Bijapur, Belur/Halebid, Shivamogga, sannati (yadgir) and Shravanabelagola. The Lalbhag Botanical Garden, Badami and the Jog water are some of the well-known tourist attractions in Karnataka.
The Kannada language is the official language of the state and the most prominent language spoken by the people in Karnataka. Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Hindi and Malayalam are also spoken in Karantaka.[4] Kannada is declared as one of the official languages of India. It has won the most number of Gnanpith Awards - 8, which are awarded to writers.[5]
Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the south and Kerala to the southwest. Topographically, Karnataka consists of the Arabian Sea Coast, Western Ghats, Deccan Plateau, and Eastern Ghats.
Karnataka's history dates back to the 3rd century BC. The succession of able administrators from the Hoysalas, Chalukyas and the mighty Vijayanagara rulers, to the arrival of the Mughals in the 17th century and the British in the 18th century have contributed to the mix of culture and heritage that is as rich as it is ancient.
Provincial symbols of Karnataka
Provincial bird of Karnataka
Provincial animal of Karnataka
Provincial tree of Karnataka
Provincial flower of Karnataka
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Karnataka Media
Mallikarjuna temple and Kashi Vishwanatha temple at Pattadakal, built successively by the kings of the Chalukya Empire and Rashtrakuta Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jog Falls In Siddapur Taluk
Bengal tigers at Bannerghatta National Park near Bengaluru
Political map of Indian state of Karnataka with the official names of its 31 districts.
Vishnu image inside the Badami Cave Temple Complex number 3. The complex is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture.
Gomateswara (982–983) at Shravanabelagola is an important centre of Jain pilgrimage.
Halmidi inscription (450 CE) is the earliest attested inscription in the Kannada language.
Panorama of Vidhana Soudha
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "List of districts of Karnataka". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ↑ https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/siddaramaiah-to-be-karnataka-chief-minister-dk-shivakumar-will-be-deputy-will-continue-as-state-party-chief-says-congress-4044515#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll
- ↑ "Karnataka government formation | Siddaramaiah formally elected Congress Legislature Party leader, stakes claim to form government" (in en-IN). The Hindu. 2023-05-18. . https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-government-formation-congress-legislature-party-meeting-to-be-held-on-may-18-evening/article66864596.ece. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ↑ "Languages of Karnataka - Languages Spoken in Karnataka - Local Languages of Karnataka". www.bharatonline.com. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ↑ "Jnanpeeth Awardees from Karnataka | Jnanapeeta Awardees | Jnanpith Award". www.karnatakavision.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
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