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Karnataka Statistics

Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State

Karnataka has a total population of 6,10,95,297 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 33 districts. The census reveals that 38.67% of the population lives in urban areas while 61.33% resides in rural villages.

Total Population
6,10,95,297
Avg Literacy Rate
75.36%
Avg Sex Ratio
973
Urban / Rural
38.7% / 61.3%

Demographic Profile

The average literacy rate in Karnataka is 75.36%. The gender ratio stands at 973 females per 1000 males.

The Scheduled Caste population in Karnataka is 1,04,74,992, while Scheduled Tribes account for 42,48,987.

Workforce breakdown

In terms of workforce, Karnataka has 2,78,72,597 total workers, with 83.94% being Main Workers.

Main Workers
2,33,97,181
Marginal Workers
44,75,416
Non-Workers
3,32,22,700

Districts in Karnataka (33)

Bangalore

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Population: 96,21,551

Literacy: 78.08%

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Belgaum

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Population: 47,79,661

Literacy: 63.85%

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Mysore

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Population: 30,01,127

Literacy: 65.38%

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Tumkur

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Population: 26,78,980

Literacy: 67.69%

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Gulbarga

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Population: 25,66,326

Literacy: 55.62%

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Bellary

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Population: 24,52,595

Literacy: 57.96%

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Bijapur

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Population: 21,77,331

Literacy: 57.33%

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Dakshina Kannada

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Population: 20,89,649

Literacy: 79.74%

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Dakshina Kannada

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Population: 20,89,649

Literacy: 88.57%

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Davanagere

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Population: 19,45,497

Literacy: 67.26%

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Raichur

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Population: 19,28,812

Literacy: 50.8%

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Bagalkot

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Population: 18,89,752

Literacy: 58.92%

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Dharwad

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Population: 18,47,023

Literacy: 70.47%

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Mandya

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Population: 18,05,769

Literacy: 63.67%

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Hassan

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Population: 17,76,421

Literacy: 68.97%

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Shimoga

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Population: 17,52,753

Literacy: 72.06%

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Bidar

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Population: 17,03,300

Literacy: 61.21%

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Chitradurga

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Population: 16,59,456

Literacy: 65.53%

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Haveri

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Population: 15,97,668

Literacy: 67.94%

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Kolar

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Population: 15,36,401

Literacy: 66.14%

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Uttara Kannada

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Population: 14,37,169

Literacy: 75.28%

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Uttara Kannada

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Population: 14,37,169

Literacy: 84.06%

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Koppal

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Population: 13,89,920

Literacy: 58.21%

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Chikkaballapura

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Population: 12,55,104

Literacy: 62.4%

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Udupi

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Population: 11,77,361

Literacy: 78.69%

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Yadgir

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Population: 11,74,271

Literacy: 43.43%

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Chikmagalur

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Population: 11,37,961

Literacy: 71.91%

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Ramanagara

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Population: 10,82,636

Literacy: 62.33%

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Gadag

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Population: 10,64,570

Literacy: 65.77%

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Chamarajanagar

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Population: 10,20,791

Literacy: 55.38%

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Bangalore Rural

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Population: 9,90,923

Literacy: 69.51%

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Bangalore Rural

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Population: 9,90,923

Literacy: 77.93%

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Kodagu

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Population: 5,54,519

Literacy: 74.46%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Karnataka according to Census 2011?

As per the Census 2011, Karnataka has a total population of 6,10,95,297. Out of this, 3,09,66,657 are males and 3,01,28,640 are females.

What is the literacy rate of Karnataka?

The literacy rate of Karnataka is 75.36% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.

How many districts are there in Karnataka?

Karnataka has 33 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.

What is the sex ratio of Karnataka?

The sex ratio of Karnataka is 973 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is comparable to or above the national average.