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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagalkot | 1889752 | 7 | 98.90% | 58.92% |
| 2 | Bangalore | 9621551 | 5 | 91.56% | 78.08% |
| 3 | Bangalore Rural | 990923 | 4 | 94.61% | 69.51% |
| 4 | Belgaum | 4779661 | 10 | 97.26% | 63.85% |
| 5 | Bellary | 2452595 | 7 | 98.28% | 57.96% |
| 6 | Bidar | 1703300 | 5 | 95.63% | 61.21% |
| 7 | Chamarajanagar | 1020791 | 4 | 99.28% | 55.38% |
| 8 | Chikkaballapura | 1255104 | 6 | 97.21% | 62.40% |
| 9 | Chikmagalur | 1137961 | 7 | 100.83% | 71.91% |
| 10 | Chitradurga | 1659456 | 6 | 97.36% | 65.53% |
| 11 | Dakshina Kannada | 2089649 | 5 | 101.95% | 79.74% |
| 12 | Davanagere | 1945497 | 6 | 97.23% | 67.26% |
| 13 | Dharwad | 1847023 | 6 | 97.08% | 70.47% |
| 14 | Gadag | 1064570 | 5 | 98.19% | 65.77% |
| 15 | Gulbarga | 2566326 | 7 | 97.14% | 55.62% |
| 16 | Hassan | 1776421 | 8 | 101.03% | 68.97% |
| 17 | Haveri | 1597668 | 7 | 95.04% | 67.94% |
| 18 | Kodagu | 554519 | 3 | 101.93% | 74.46% |
| 19 | Kolar | 1536401 | 5 | 97.89% | 66.14% |
| 20 | Koppal | 1389920 | 4 | 98.58% | 58.21% |
| 21 | Mandya | 1805769 | 7 | 99.51% | 63.67% |
| 22 | Mysore | 3001127 | 7 | 98.54% | 65.38% |
| 23 | Raichur | 1928812 | 5 | 99.98% | 50.80% |
| 24 | Ramanagara | 1082636 | 4 | 97.56% | 62.33% |
| 25 | Shimoga | 1752753 | 7 | 99.76% | 72.06% |
| 26 | Tumkur | 2678980 | 10 | 98.36% | 67.69% |
| 27 | Udupi | 1177361 | 3 | 109.45% | 78.69% |
| 28 | Uttara Kannada | 1437169 | 12 | 97.89% | 75.28% |
| 29 | Yadgir | 1174271 | 3 | 98.92% | 43.43% |
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.
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