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List of Districts of Karnataka 2023 

• Karnataka Districts list consists of 31 districts located in 4 major administrative divisions. These administrative divisions are Bangalore Division, Belagavi Division, Mysore Division, and Kalaburagi Division. The list of districts in Karnataka initially consisted of only Kannada-speaking regions until 1956.
• Many former states such as Mysore and Coorg were added to the state of Karnataka in 1956. To follow the changes that there have been in the districts in Karnataka, read the information given below.

How Many Districts in Karnataka?

• Currently, Karnataka consists of 31 districts which are organized into 4 administrative divisions - Bangalore, Belagavi, Mysore, and Kalaburagi, aiming to enhance law and order management. Over the years, there have been significant alterations in the district structure of Karnataka.
• Efforts are underway to introduce additional districts in Karnataka, reflecting the desires of the state's populace. 
• Some proposed new districts include:
  • Tipaturu and Madhugiri from Tumakuru district
  • Putturu from Dakshina Kannada district
  • Jamakhandi from Bagalkote district
  • Sedam from Kalaburagi district
  • Chikkodi and Gokak from Belagavi district
  • Sirsi from Uttara Kannada district
  • Hunasuru from Mysuru district
  • Indi from Vijayapura district
  • Sindhanuru from Raichuru district

List of Districts in Karnataka 

We are going to explore the comprehensive list of districts in Karnataka. Let's delve into the table provided below to discover the names of all the 31 districts in Karnataka:

History of Districts in Karnataka 

The origins of Karnataka's districts date back to 1956 when the erstwhile states of Coorg and Mysore were amalgamated with Kannada-speaking regions. These regions encompassed Hyderabad, Mysore, and Bombay. The state was officially named Karnataka in 1973. Subsequently, additional districts have been incorporated into Karnataka's administrative framework.
Here are some of the key events that have occurred since the establishment of the initial districts in Karnataka:

• In June 2007, Chikkaballapura was separated from Kolar, and Ramanagara was created from Bengaluru Rural.
• December 2009 saw the emergence of Yadagiri as a distinct district carved out from Kalaburagi.
• A significant development occurred in November 2020 when the Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yediyurappa, established the district of Vijayanagara from Ballari.

Administrative Structure of Karnataka Districts

Each of the districts in Karnataka is categorized into four primary administrative divisions, with a District Commissioner overseeing each division. For maintaining law and order within the administrative division, a Superintendent of Police is designated.
Below is an outline of how Karnataka’s districts are structured administratively:

Karnataka District Map