Karnataka Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Karnataka
Karnataka comprises 29,340 villages, of which 27,397 are inhabited and 1,943 are uninhabited. There are 347 urban towns in Karnataka. The total number of households stands at 1,33,57,027, spread across 1,91,791 square kilometers.
| Villages | 29,340(27,397 inhabited • 1,943 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 347 |
| Households | 1,33,57,027 |
| Total Area | 1,91,791 km² |
Karnataka Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Karnataka had 2,36,25,962 people in urban areas (38.7%) and 3,74,69,335 people in rural areas (61.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 3,74,69,335 | 61.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,36,25,962 | 38.7% |
| Total | 6,10,95,297 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Karnataka
The total population of Karnataka comprises 3,09,66,657 males (50.7%) and 3,01,28,640 females (49.3%). The sex ratio in Karnataka is 973 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,89,29,354 | 1,20,37,303 | 3,09,66,657 |
| 👩 Female | 1,85,39,981 | 1,15,88,659 | 3,01,28,640 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Karnataka
The literacy rate in Karnataka is 66.53% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 72.69% while female literacy is 60.2%, indicating a gender gap of 12.49 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,06,47,322.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,28,93,437 | 96,15,034 | 2,25,08,471 |
| Literate (Female) | 97,55,739 | 83,83,112 | 1,81,38,851 |
| Total Literate | 2,26,49,176 | 1,79,98,146 | 4,06,47,322 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Karnataka District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Karnataka has 30 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Karnataka has a population of 6,10,95,297. Click any state to view detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Karnataka
Complete list of all 30 districts in Karnataka.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Karnataka Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Karnataka has a total population of 6,10,95,297 with a literacy rate of 66.53% and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1000 males.
Karnataka comprises 30 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Karnataka including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.