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Bengaluru, Karnataka

India

Regional capital12.9719° N, 77.5937° E

Bengaluru, located in India within the province of Karnataka, has a population of 8,495,492. It is a significant urban center in the country.

Population8,495,492
ProvinceKarnataka
Coordinates12.9719° N, 77.5937° E
Elevation920 m
CountryIndia
Rank in India#3 of 557,951

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Nearest Airports

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HAL Airport

VOBGRegional

8.4 km away

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Jakkur Aerodrome

IN-0011Local

11.7 km away

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Yelahanka Air Force Station

VOYKLocal

18.2 km away

About Bengaluru

Bengaluru is situated at coordinates 12.97194° latitude and 77.59369° longitude in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 920 meters and operates within the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Nearby cities include Hosūr, Yelahanka, Closepet, Doddaballapura, and Electronic City Phase I.

Bengaluru ranks #3 among 7,021 cities in India by population. It is surpassed only by Mumbai and Delhi, contributing to India's total urban population of 392,990,526.

Cities in Karnataka

In Karnataka, Bengaluru ranks #1 out of 373 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Hubballi, Mysuru, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, and Belagavi. The city is supported by extensive infrastructure, including 806 hospitals, 922 schools, 18 universities, and numerous parks and banks.

Hubballi943,788Mysuru920,550Kalaburagi543,147Mangaluru499,487Belagavi490,045Davangere435,128Ballari410,445Vijayapura327,427Shivamogga322,650Tumkūr307,359

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Bengaluru, 20 populated places have been registered.

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Kasturba RoadCity
0.1 km
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DobbespetCity
0.1 km
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Nrupathunga RdCity
0.7 km
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S R NagarCity
0.8 km
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FM Cariappa RdCity
0.8 km
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Sirsi Circle FlyoverCity
0.9 km
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CubbonpetCity
1 km
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KM Naganna RdCity
1 km
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Badami HouseCity
1 km
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Langford RdCity
1.1 km
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Raj BhavanCity
1.1 km
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NagartapeteCity
1.2 km
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Mahatma Gandhi RdCity
1.2 km
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GanigarpetCity
1.3 km
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Town HallCity
1.3 km
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Richmond TownCity
1.3 km
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MamulpetCity
1.5 km
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KG RoadCity
1.5 km
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Kannada BhavanCity
1.5 km
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K H RdCity
1.5 km

Universities in Bengaluru

Bengaluru is home to 14 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences1994——
Acharya Pathasala Public School1989——
Al-Ameen College of Education1990——
Al-Ameen Pre University College2001——
Bangalore University1886——
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research1989——
Karnataka Samskrit University2010——
Karnataka State Law University2009——
Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital2005——
SJRC Arts, Science and Commerce College1945——
St. Claret College2005——
The Oxford College of Pharmacy1992——
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru1964——
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship1993——
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Largest cities in India

#1 Mumbai12,691,836#2 Delhi11,034,555#3 Bengaluru8,495,492#4 Hyderabad6,993,262#5 Ahmedabad6,357,693
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bengaluru?

The population of Bengaluru is 8,495,492.

In which province/state is Bengaluru located?

Bengaluru is located in the province of Karnataka.

What are the coordinates of Bengaluru?

The coordinates of Bengaluru are 12.97194° latitude and 77.59369° longitude.

What is the elevation of Bengaluru?

The elevation of Bengaluru is 920 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Bengaluru?

The nearest airport is HAL Airport, located 8.4 km away.

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