Bengaluru

India

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Bengaluru is the capital city of India with a population of 12,327,000 inhabitants, making it one of the world's largest megacities. Discover its history, landmarks, and cultural heritage.

Notable personalities born in Bengaluru include: Rajinikanth, Shakuntala Devi, Nayanthara.

Bengaluru in India

Population 12,327,000 inhabitants
Area 741.0 km²
Elevation 920 m
Density 16,636 inh./km²
Coordinates 13.0° N
77.6° E

Bengaluru Population Evolution

The population of Bengaluru in 2026 is estimated to 18,789,000 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.

Population Summary

Year Population Change
2001 6,537,124
2011 9,621,551 +47.2%
2019 11,250,000 +16.9%
2020 12,327,000 +9.6%

Interactive Map of Bengaluru

📍 Points of Interest

What to see in Bengaluru

Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Sree Kanteerava Stadium

HAL Bengaluru International Airport

Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station

Bengaluru Palace

Yelahanka Air Force Station

St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Bengaluru

Vidhana Soudha

Famous People Born in Bengaluru

Shakuntala Devi

writer
Born 1929 - Died 2013

Rajinikanth

screenwriter
Born 1950

Nayanthara

actor
Born 1984

Other facts about Bengaluru

Sources & References

#1535 — Last update: 19 January 2026