Bangalore Facts

  • Area: 484 square kilometers
  • Altitude: 3000 ft. above sea level
  • Population: Around 7.2 million (In 1871 it was 148,760)
  • Literacy: 85.74%

Other Facts

  • Bangalore was the first city in India to receive electricity.
  • Bangalore has the highest number of
        1. 2-wheelers in the world.
        2. 2-wheeler thefts in India.
        3. pubs in India.
        4. public sectors and government organisations in India.
        5. Anglo-Indians in India.
        6. temples, mosques, churches & gurdwaras in India.
  • Lastly, Bangalore has the richest people in India!