Bengaluru (Kannada :Beṅgaḷūru ⓘ), formerly called Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India.

Bengaluru Urban district is the most densely populated of the thirty-one districts that comprise the Indian state of Karnataka. It is surrounded by the Bengaluru Rural district on the east and north, the Ramanagara district on the west and the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu on the south.

Oct 2, 2023 · This page has categorised areas based on North Bangalore areas, South Bangalore Areas, West Bangalore areas and East Bangalore areas. You can also download Bangalore all areas name list in pdf format.

Bangalore lies in the southeast of the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is in the heart of the Mysore Plateau (a region of the larger Precambrian Deccan Plateau) at an average elevation of 920 m (3,020 ft). It is positioned at 12.97°N 77.56°E and covers an area of 1741 km 2 (673 mi 2).

Nov 25, 2021 · Officially referred to as "Bengaluru," Bangalore is the largest city and the current capital of the Indian State of Karnataka. The city of Bangalore occupies the central part of the Mysore Plateau in the southeastern corner of the Indian State of Karnataka.

Mar 4, 2025 · Bengaluru is one of India’s largest cities. It lies 3,113 feet (949 metres) above sea level, atop an east-west ridge in the Karnataka Plateau in the southeastern part of the state, at a cultural meeting point of the Kannada -, Telugu -, and Tamil -speaking peoples.

Feb 4, 2025 · A succession of South Indian dynasties, the Western Gangas, the Cholas and the Hoysalas, ruled the present region of Bangalore until in 1537 CE, Kempé Gowdā – a feudal ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire – established a mud fort considered to be the foundation of modern Bangalore.

From Indira Nagar to the vibrant streets of Bangalore to the historic lanes of Basavanagudi, this list also illustrates each region with fascinating stories that define each location, cultural landmark, and livability of the city.

Jun 26, 2024 · Bangalore division consists of nine districts, which are Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Chikkaballapur, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Kolar, Ramanagara, Shivamogga, and Tumakuru. These districts have their own administrative bodies and functions.

Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (abbreviated to BMR) is a metropolitan area comprising. Bangalore Urban District, Bangalore Rural District and Ramanagara District. It covers an area of 8,005 km 2 (3,091 sq mi), the second largest metropolitan area in India, after the Amaravati Metropolitan Region.