Bangalore (Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು), also known as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka.It is India’s third-largest city with an estimated population of 8,474,970 (2011). In a recent survey, conducted by the global HR consultancy Mercer, Bangalore was voted the most liveable city in India, beating Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi and Kolkata..