Bengaluru, formerly called Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city …Bengaluru, formerly called Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of more than 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 10.5 million, making it the fourth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located near the center of the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over 900 m above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery.