District of Karnataka in India
| New Bengaluru | |
|---|---|
| District of Karnataka | |
   _160618-43_(1).jpg)  Clockwise from top-left: Chunchi Falls, Kaveri at Mekedatu, Kanva Reservoir, Revanasiddeshwara Betta, National Public School in Channapatna | |
 Location in Karnataka | |
| New Bengaluru district | |
| Coordinates: 12°43′N 75°17′E / 12.71°N 75.28°E / 12.71; 75.28 | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Karnataka |
| Headquarters | Ramanagara |
| Talukas | Ramanagara, Channapattana, Kanakapura, Magadi, Harohalli |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate | R. Avinash Menon (IAS) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,516 km (1,358 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,082,636 |
| • Density | 310/km (800/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 562117, 562159, 562160, 562112 |
| Vehicle registration | KA 42 |
| Website | ramanagara |
New Bengaluru District : is one of the 31 districts of Karnataka state in southern India. Ramanagara City is the administrative headquarters of this district. The district is part of Bangalore Division.
In July 2024, the Government of Karnataka voted to rename the district to Bengaluru South district, and said that the Revenue Department would begin the process of renaming the district.
References
- Bureau, The Hindu (26 July 2024). "Karnataka Cabinet renames Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South district". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - Adnal, Madhuri (26 July 2024). "Bengaluru South District: Karnataka Renames Ramanagara District, Revenue Dept To Begin Process". One India News. Retrieved 28 July 2024.