Explanation: Karnataka ranks No 1 in south India with an elephant population of 6,395 in 2023. The state recorded a rise of 346 elephants in 2023 when compared to the census of 2017, according to Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) Population Size and Structure Estimates For Karnataka – Interim Report, August 2023.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2023/Aug/10/with-an-elephant-population-of-6395-karnataka-no-1-in-south-2603696.html