Karnataka is the state in the southern part of India, dotted by many cities and tiny towns. Karnataka state is also one of the main tourist destinations. Cities in Karnataka have a usual population compared to Indian cities. The cities are connected by road to the major cities of neighboring states. Bangalore is the largest and capital city of Karnataka and the center of political and economic activities with 8.5 million inhabitants. Mangalore, Mysore, Hubli, and Gulbarga are the major cities located in different parts of the state.
| Rank | City Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaluru | 8,520,435 | 539 |
| 2 | Mysore | 990,900 | 131 |
| 3 | Hubli-Dharwar | 943,788 | 213 |
| 4 | Mangalore | 623,841 | 200 |
| 5 | Belgaum | 610,350 | 173 |
| 6 | Gulbarga | 543,147 | 64 |
| 7 | Davanagere | 434,971 | 77 |
| 8 | Bellary | 410,445 | 79 |
| 9 | Bijapur | 327,427 | 102 |
| 10 | Shimoga | 322,650 | 76 |
| 11 | Tumkur | 302,143 | 64 |
| 12 | Raichur | 234,073 | 43 |
| 13 | Bidar | 216,020 | 59 |
| 14 | Hospet | 206,167 | 49 |
| 15 | Hassan | 173,008 | 29 |
| 16 | Gadag-Betigeri | 172,612 | 54 |
| 17 | Udupi | 165,401 | 73 |
| 18 | Robertson Pet | 162,230 | 59 |
| 19 | Bhadravati | 151,102 | 66 |
| 20 | Chitradurga | 145,853 | 25 |
| 21 | Kolar | 138,462 | 18 |
| 22 | Mandya | 137,358 | 16 |
| 23 | Chikmagalur | 118,401 | 32 |
| 24 | Gangawati | 114,642 | 15 |
| 25 | Bagalkot | 111,933 | 49 |