Karnataka - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Karnataka is a state in India with 30 districts, 180 tehsils and 29340 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 61095297, sex ratio is 972.94% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 66.53%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Karnataka
CapitalBengaluru
High CourtKarnataka High Court
Area191791 sq km
State Code27
Census Year2011
Total Population
61095297
Sex Ratio
972.94%
Literacy Rate
66.53%
Districts
30
Villages
29340
Households
13357027
Administrative Overview of Karnataka
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Bengaluru |
| High Court | Karnataka High Court |
| Total Area | 191791 |
| Total Districts | 30 |
| Total Tehsils | 180 |
| Total Villages | 29340 |
| Total Households | 13357027 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Karnataka - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 7161033 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 3675291 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 3485742 |
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Religion Population in Karnataka
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 51317472 | 84.00% | |
| Muslim | 7893065 | 12.92% | |
| Sikh | 28773 | 0.05% | |
| Christian | 1142647 | 1.87% | |
| Jain | 440280 | 0.72% | |
| Buddhist | 95710 | 0.16% |
Literacy Rate in Karnataka
Workers in Karnataka
Districts List in Karnataka
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Karnataka state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.