Dakshina Kannada District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Dakshina Kannada is a district in Karnataka, India, with 5 tehsils and 331 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 2089649, sex ratio is 101.95% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 79.74%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Dakshina Kannada
StateKarnataka
Area4861.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayMangaluru Central Railway Station
Nearest AirportMangaluru International Airport
District Code575
Census Year2011
Total Population
2089649
Sex Ratio
101.95%
Literacy Rate
79.74%
Total Tehsils
5
Total Villages
331
Households
439733
Administrative Overview of Dakshina Kannada
| District | Dakshina Kannada |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 4861.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 5 |
| Total Villages | 331 |
| Total Households | 439733 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Mangaluru Central Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Mangaluru International Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 12.8226434, 75.2265036 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Dakshina Kannada - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 208297 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 106985 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 101312 |
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Religion Population in Dakshina Kannada
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1403854 | 67.18% | |
| Muslim | 501896 | 24.02% | |
| Sikh | 525 | 0.03% | |
| Christian | 171398 | 8.20% | |
| Jain | 10397 | 0.50% | |
| Buddhist | 445 | 0.02% |
Literacy Rate in Dakshina Kannada
Workers in Dakshina Kannada
Tehsils List in Dakshina Kannada
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Dakshina Kannada district. 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.