Davanagere Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Davanagere district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Davanagere
Davanagere comprises 923 villages, of which 800 are inhabited and 123 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,10,176, spread across 5,924 square kilometers.
| Villages | 923(800 inhabited • 123 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 4,10,176 |
| Total Area | 5,924 km² |
Davanagere Urban & Rural Population
Davanagere had 6,29,010 people in urban areas (32.3%) and 13,16,487 people in rural areas (67.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 13,16,487 | 67.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,29,010 | 32.3% |
| Total | 19,45,497 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Davanagere
The total population comprises 9,86,400 males (50.7%) and 9,59,097 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 972 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,68,267 | 3,18,133 | 9,86,400 |
| 👩 Female | 6,48,220 | 3,10,877 | 9,59,097 |
Literacy Rate in Davanagere
The literacy rate is 67.26%. Male literacy stands at 73.06% while female literacy is 61.3%, indicating a gender gap of 11.76 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,08,540.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,71,688 | 2,48,949 | 7,20,637 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,67,135 | 2,20,768 | 5,87,903 |
| Total Literate | 8,38,823 | 4,69,717 | 13,08,540 |
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About Davanagere Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Davanagere in Karnataka has a total population of 19,45,497 with a literacy rate of 67.26% and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Davanagere district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.