Karnataka has a diverse and multicultural population, shaped by its history and its modern role as a migration hub for employment.
| Feature | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~61.1 million (2011 Census) / Est. 70+ million (2023) | | **Urbanization** | ~38.67% Urban, ~61.33% Rural | | **Official Language** | Kannada | | **Other Languages spoken** | Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Tulu, Konkani, Hindi, English | | **Religious Demographics** | Hindu (~84%), Muslim (~12.9%), Christian (~1.9%), Jain (~0.7%) | | **Major Age Group** | High demographic dividend; majority population under 35 years of age |