Dakshina Kannada Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Dakshina Kannada
Dakshina Kannada comprises 331 villages, of which 331 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 41 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,39,733, spread across 4,861 square kilometers.
| Villages | 331(331 inhabited • 0 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 41 |
| Households | 4,39,733 |
| Total Area | 4,861 km² |
Dakshina Kannada Urban & Rural Population
Dakshina Kannada had 9,96,086 people in urban areas (47.7%) and 10,93,563 people in rural areas (52.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,93,563 | 52.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 9,96,086 | 47.7% |
| Total | 20,89,649 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dakshina Kannada
The total population comprises 10,34,714 males (49.5%) and 10,54,935 females (50.5%). The sex ratio is 1020 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,41,484 | 4,93,230 | 10,34,714 |
| 👩 Female | 5,52,079 | 5,02,856 | 10,54,935 |
Literacy Rate in Dakshina Kannada
The literacy rate is 79.74%. Male literacy stands at 83.5% while female literacy is 76.05%, indicating a gender gap of 7.45 percentage points. The total literate population is 16,66,323.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,40,804 | 4,23,215 | 8,64,019 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,97,512 | 4,04,792 | 8,02,304 |
| Total Literate | 8,38,316 | 8,28,007 | 16,66,323 |
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About Dakshina Kannada Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka has a total population of 20,89,649 with a literacy rate of 79.74% and a sex ratio of 1020 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dakshina Kannada district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.