As for the remaining half, about 15 per cent reside in other parts of Karnataka (mostly Bangalore), 15 per cent reside in Mumbai and its neighbouring areas, 10 per cent reside in the Persian Gulf countries, 5 per cent reside in other parts of India, and the remaining 5 per cent reside in other parts of the world.
The distribution of the population is spread across various regions. About 15% live in other Karnataka regions, mostly in Bangalore; 15% reside in Mumbai and its surrounding areas; 10% reside in Persian Gulf countries; 5% are located in other parts of India; and the remainder, 5%, inhabit other parts of the world.