Karnataka
Capital: Bengaluru
Leadership data compiled via web research in July 2026 — may not reflect the very latest reshuffles or appointments.
Briefing
Karnataka spans southwestern India from the Arabian Sea coast to the Deccan Plateau, and its capital Bengaluru is widely known as the country's leading information-technology and startup hub. The state's Western Ghats region supports major coffee and spice cultivation, and Karnataka is home to historic sites such as Hampi and Mysuru Palace as well as rich Carnatic and Hindustani music traditions. A change of Chief Minister took place in mid-2026 under a power-sharing arrangement within the ruling Congress party.
State Identity & Symbols
State Emblem
A red shield bearing a white two-headed mythical bird, the Gandaberunda, crested by the Lion Capital of Ashoka, flanked by lion-elephant Sharabha supporters on a green base.
State Animal
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
State Bird
Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis)
State Flower
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)
Images via Wikimedia Commons. Emblem: Government of Karnataka (Public domain). Animal: Yathin S Krishnappa (CC BY-SA 3.0). Bird: Mahmadanesh (CC BY 4.0). Flower: T. Voekler (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Population
2011 Census figures.
Total Population
61,095,297
Male Population
30,966,657
Female Population
30,128,640
Sex Ratio
973 females per 1000 males
Districts
Hover over a district to see its name.
Bengaluru Urban (capital district)
District boundaries adapted from udit-001/india-maps-data, based on Census of India 2011 district geometries.
Government
Governor
Thaawarchand Gehlot
Chief Minister
D. K. Shivakumar
Council of Ministers
| Name | Rank | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| G. Parameshwara | Deputy Chief Minister | Revenue, Sports |
| K. H. Muniyappa | Cabinet Minister | Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs |
| K. J. George | Cabinet Minister | Energy, Tourism |
| M. B. Patil | Cabinet Minister | Large & Medium Industries, Infrastructure Development |
| Satish Jarkiholi | Cabinet Minister | Public Works |
| Krishna Byre Gowda | Cabinet Minister | Greater Bengaluru Development |
| Priyank Kharge | Cabinet Minister | Home, Information Technology & Biotechnology, E-Governance |
| U. T. Khader | Cabinet Minister | Health & Family Welfare |
| Eshwar Khandre | Cabinet Minister | Rural Development, Panchayati Raj |
| Yathindra Siddaramaiah | Cabinet Minister | Urban Development |
| Byrathi Suresh | Cabinet Minister | Transport |
| Sharan Prakash Patil | Cabinet Minister | Medical Education, Skill Development |
National Parks
- Bandipur National Park
- Nagarahole National Park
- Bannerghatta National Park
- Anshi (Kali) National Park
- Kudremukh National Park