Dharwad Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Dharwad district in Karnataka.

Total Population
18,47,023
Male
9,37,206
50.7%
Female
9,09,817
49.3%
Sex Ratio
971
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
70.47%
Density
434
per km²

Administrative Details of Dharwad

Dharwad comprises 379 villages, of which 361 are inhabited and 18 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,82,700, spread across 4,260 square kilometers.

Villages379(361 inhabited18 uninhabited)
Urban Towns6
Households3,82,700
Total Area4,260 km²

Dharwad Urban & Rural Population

Dharwad had 10,49,539 people in urban areas (56.8%) and 7,97,484 people in rural areas (43.2%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural7,97,48443.2%
🏙️ Urban10,49,53956.8%
Total18,47,023100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population7,97,484
Urban Population10,49,539

Gender Distribution in Dharwad

The total population comprises 9,37,206 males (50.7%) and 9,09,817 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 971 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male4,09,4165,27,7909,37,206
👩 Female3,88,0685,21,7499,09,817
Male Population9,37,206
50.7% of total
Female Population9,09,817
49.3% of total

Literacy Rate in Dharwad

The literacy rate is 70.47%. Male literacy stands at 75.95% while female literacy is 64.84%, indicating a gender gap of 11.11 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,01,664.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)2,89,1714,22,6057,11,776
Literate (Female)2,12,7833,77,1055,89,888
Total Literate5,01,9547,99,71013,01,664
Male Literacy Rate75.95%
Female Literacy Rate64.84%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Dharwad?
According to Census 2011, Dharwad has a total population of 18,47,023. This includes 7,97,484 people in rural areas and 10,49,539 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Dharwad?
Dharwad has 9,37,206 males (50.7%) and 9,09,817 females (49.3%).
What is the sex ratio of Dharwad?
The sex ratio of Dharwad is 971 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Dharwad?
Dharwad has an overall literacy rate of 70.47%. The male literacy rate is 75.95% and the female literacy rate is 64.84%.
What is the total area of Dharwad?
Dharwad covers a total area of 4,260 square kilometers with a population density of 434 persons per square kilometer.

About Dharwad Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Dharwad in Karnataka has a total population of 18,47,023 with a literacy rate of 70.47% and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Dharwad district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Dharwad, Karnataka.