Dharwad Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dharwad district in Karnataka.
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.
| Villages | 379(361 inhabited • 18 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 3,82,700 |
| Total Area | 4,260 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 Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,97,484 | 43.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 10,49,539 | 56.8% |
| Total | 18,47,023 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
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
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,09,416 | 5,27,790 | 9,37,206 |
| 👩 Female | 3,88,068 | 5,21,749 | 9,09,817 |
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
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,89,171 | 4,22,605 | 7,11,776 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,12,783 | 3,77,105 | 5,89,888 |
| Total Literate | 5,01,954 | 7,99,710 | 13,01,664 |
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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.