Lingayatism preached women equality by letting women wear Ishtalinga i.e. Significantly, about 60% of the state is composed of the Archean complex which consist of gneisses, granites and charnockite rocks. [60], In 2007 the state had a birth rate of 2.2%, a death rate of 0.7%, an infant mortality rate of 5.5% and a maternal mortality rate of 0.2%. Case per million population is 7,300 in India, ... No proposal on night curfew for now: Karnataka CM. Karnataka is a state in Southern India. From the Halmidi inscription (Ramesh 1984, pp. Karnataka has 11 ports, including the New Mangalore Port, a major port and ten minor ports, of which three were operational in 2012. Karnataka has contributed significantly to both forms of Indian classical music, the Carnatic and Hindustani traditions. Karnataka Population 2020 – 68.8096 Million. [32], At the turn of the first millennium, the Hoysalas gained power in the region. Languages spoken are Kannada, Tulu, Kodava, Hindi and English. [75][76] In an employment survey conducted for the year 2013–2014, the unemployment rate in Karnataka was 1.8% compared to the national rate of 4.9%. [143] The annual Kodava Hockey Festival is the largest hockey tournament in the world. "The Head of the State is called the Governor who is the constitutional head of the state as the President is for the whole of India", Pylee, M. V. 2003. Border disputes involving Karnataka's claim on the Kasaragod[70] and Solapur[71] districts and Maharashtra's claim on Belgaum are ongoing since the states reorganisation. [73] The state registered a GSDP growth rate of 7% for the year 2014–2015. Tailapa II, the founder king was the governor of Tardavadi in modern Bijapur district, under the Rashtrakutas (Kamath (2001), p. The Legislative Assembly consists of 224 members who are elected for five-year terms. The emblem also carries two Sharabhas with the head of an elephant and the body of a lion. 20% of the state's geographic area) is covered by forests. [56] Agumbe in Thirthahalli taluka and Hulikal of Hosanagara taluka in Shimoga district were the rainiest cities in Karnataka, situated in one of the wettest regions in the world.[57]. Mysore Dasara is celebrated as the Nada habba (state festival) and this is marked by major festivities at Mysore. Handbook of Karnataka, Gazetteer Department of the Government of Karnataka, Chapter XIII, pp. red, lateritic, black, alluvio-colluvial, forest and coastal soils. Shortly after Indian independence in 1948, K. N. Guruswamy founded The Printers (Mysuru) Private Limited and began publishing two newspapers, Deccan Herald and Prajavani. [46] With the death of Krishnaraja Wodeyar II, Haidar Ali, the commander-in-chief of the Mysore army, gained control of the region. Four centuries of Satavahana rule followed, allowing them to control large areas of Karnataka. 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In an interview to , Sudhakar, who is a medical practitioner, said, "One should learn the Hindu way of life. The economy of Karnataka is the fourth-largest of any Indian state with ₹16.99 trillion (US$240 billion) in gross domestic product and a per capita GDP of ₹231,000 (US$3,200). Mysore Peta is the traditional headgear of southern Karnataka, while the pagadi or pataga (similar to the Rajasthani turban) is preferred in the northern areas of the state. Madhvacharya was one of the important philosophers during the Bhakti movement. Karnataka is one of the highest economic growth states in India with an expected GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) growth of 8.2% in the 2010-11 fiscal year. [154] It also has 27 wildlife sanctuaries of which seven are bird sanctuaries. Karnataka has a railway network with a total length of approximately 3,089 kilometres (1,919 mi). Several Hindu temples including the famous Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, the Marikamba Temple at Sirsi, the Kollur Mookambika Temple, the Sri Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya Temple, Janardhana and Mahakali Temple at Ambalpadi, Sharadamba Temple at Shringeri attract pilgrims from all over India. [62] Karnataka has also established a modicum of public health services having a better record of health care and child care than most other states of India. This represents a 15.60% increase over the population in 2001. Contents: Cities and Towns The population of all cities and towns in the State of Karnataka by census years. As of December 2017, the state has installed an estimated 2.2 gigawatts of block solar panelling and in January 2018 announced a tender to generate a further 1.2 gigawatts in the coming years: Karnataka Renewable Energy Development suggests that this will be based on 24 separate systems (or 'blocks') generating 50 megawatts each. The official emblem of Karnataka has a Ganda Berunda in the centre. Tamil Nadu borders Andhra Pradesh to its south, Karnataka to its southeast, and Kerala to its east.. Tamil Nadu has a total population of 81.5 million, making it the seventh most populous state in India. [89] In March 2002, Karnataka had 4767 branches of different banks with each branch serving 11,000 persons, which is lower than the national average of 16,000. Prominent Kannada channels include Colors Kannada, Zee Kannada and Udaya TV. Shirt, Trousers and Salwar kameez are widely worn in Urban areas. The percentage of forested area is slightly less than the all-India average of about 23%, and significantly less than the 33% prescribed in the National Forest Policy. This page was last edited on 2 January 2021, at 18:37. Bangalore Population 2020 – 13.40144 Million. It has a recorded forest area of 38,720 km2 (14,950 sq mi) which constitutes 20.19% of the total geographical area of the state. The state has a literacy rate of approximately 75%. The literacy rate was 75.36% with 82.47% of males and 68.08% of females being literate. [37][38], In 1565, Karnataka and the rest of South India experienced a major geopolitical shift when the Vijayanagara empire fell to a confederation of Islamic sultanates in the Battle of Talikota. The state corresponds to the Carnatic region. Karnataka's smallest district, Kodagu, is a major contributor to Indian field hockey, producing numerous players who have represented India at the international level. [6], Karnataka's pre-history goes back to a paleolithic hand-axe culture evidenced by discoveries of, among other things, hand axes and cleavers in the region. [135] Tulu and Konkani[136] languages are taught as an optional subject in the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.[137]. [33][34][35][36] The expansion of the Hoysala Empire brought minor parts of modern Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu under its rule. [103] The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) headquartered in Bangalore, The North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC) headquartered in Gulbarga, and The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) headquartered in Hubballi are the 4 state-owned transport corporations. Gamaka is another classical music genre based on Carnatic music that is practised in Karnataka. Until the creation of the South-Western Railway Zone headquartered at Hubballi in 2003, the railway network in the state was in the Southern Railway zone, South-Central Railway Zone and Western Railway zone. New Delhi: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Presently The Times of India and Vijaya Karnataka are the largest-selling English and Kannada newspapers respectively. 84.00% of the population were Hindu, 12.92% were Muslim, 1.87% were Christian, 0.72% were Jains, 0.16% were Buddhist, 0.05% were Sikh and 0.02% were belonging to other religions and 0.27% of the population did not state their religion. The state has two Sainik Schools – Kodagu Sainik School in Kodagu and Vijayapura Sainik School in Vijayapura. 350–352. Tulu is spoken mainly in the coastal districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada and forms the majority language in the region. Amagaon in Khanapura taluka of Belgaum district received 10,068 mm (396 in) of rainfall in the year 2010. Below given is a comprehensive list of 2020 dates significant for Hindus. In 2015 the Central Government decided to establish the first Indian Institute of Technology in Karnataka at Dharwad. [16][17], Prior to the third century BCE, most of Karnataka formed part of the Nanda Empire before coming under the Mauryan empire of Emperor Ashoka. Students can Download Geography Chapter 10 Population of Karnataka Questions and Answers, Notes, KSEEB Solutions for Class 9 Social Science helps you to revise the complete Karnataka State Board Syllabus and score more marks in your examinations. [61], In the field of speciality health care, Karnataka's private sector competes with the best in the world. [32] The Cholas and the Hoysalas fought over the region in the early 12th century before it eventually came under Hoysala rule. Notable sportsmen from Karnataka include B.S. What is Hindu population of India and rest of minority (mailnly Muslim/Cristianity) ? Many cricketers have represented India and in one international match held in the 1990s; players from Karnataka composed the majority of the national team. For administrative purposes, Karnataka has been divided into four revenue divisions, 49 sub-divisions, 31 districts, 175 taluks and 745 hoblies / revenue circles. [87], Seven of India's banks, Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank, Corporation Bank, Vijaya Bank, Karnataka Bank, ING Vysya Bank and the State Bank of Mysore originated in this state. [161], The waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh are considered by some to be among the "1001 Natural Wonders of the World". Apart from this, coastal Karnataka and Kodagu have distinctive cuisines of their own. Tamil Nadu is a well-developed state in South India known for its Hindu temples. In the early 14th century, Harihara and Bukka Raya established the Vijayanagara empire with its capital, Hosapattana (later named Vijayanagara), on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in the modern Bellary district. Constitutional government in India. Karnataka State Syllabus Class 9 Social Science Geography Chapter 10 Population of Karnataka The Bhadravati city is divided into 35 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. Saree is the traditional dress of women in Karnataka. [140] The popular radio station was taken over by the local municipality and later by All India Radio (AIR) and moved to Bangalore in 1955. Agumbe's receiving the second highest rainfall in India is mentioned by. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. The state has three principal geographical zones: The bulk of the state is in the Bayaluseeme region, the northern part of which is the second-largest arid region in India. By the late 19th century, the independence movement had gained momentum; Karnad Sadashiva Rao, Aluru Venkata Raya, S. Nijalingappa, Kengal Hanumanthaiah, Nittoor Srinivasa Rau and others carried on the struggle into the early 20th century.[50]. 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