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Dakshina Kannada

District in KARNATAKA

Dakshina Kannada District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 20,89,649 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,34,714 are males while 10,54,935 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
20,89,649
📚 Literacy Rate
79.74%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1020

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Dakshina Kannada has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.97% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 947 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1020.

Total Children

2,08,297

9.97% of population

Boys

1,06,985

51.4%

Girls

1,01,312

48.6%

Child Sex Ratio

947

girls per 1000 boys

📊 Population Density

Dakshina Kannada district has a population density of 458 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 4,560 sq. km.

Density

458

per sq. km

Total Area

4,560

sq. km

Total Population

20,89,649

Census 2011

Density Comparison

Dakshina Kannada
458
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
67.18%
Muslim
24.02%
Christian
8.20%
Sikh
0.03%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Dakshina Kannada stands at 1020 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 93.13% while female literacy is at 84.13%, showing a gender gap of 9.00%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.09% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.94% of total population in Dakshina Kannada.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 20,89,649, 9,97,721 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.75% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 91.66% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 8.34% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
9,14,476

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
83,245

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
10,91,928

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in KARNATAKA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dakshina Kannada district in KARNATAKA?

Dakshina Kannada district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 20,89,649 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,34,714 males and 10,54,935 females.

What is the literacy rate of Dakshina Kannada district?

The overall literacy rate of Dakshina Kannada district is N/A%. Male literacy is 93.13% and female literacy is 84.13%.

What is the sex ratio in Dakshina Kannada district?

The sex ratio in Dakshina Kannada district is 1020 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Dakshina Kannada district?

Dakshina Kannada district has 2,08,297 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,06,985 are boys and 1,01,312 are girls. The child sex ratio is 947 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the population density of Dakshina Kannada district?

Dakshina Kannada district has a population density of 458 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 4,560 sq. km.

What is the workforce participation in Dakshina Kannada district?

Out of the total population of 20,89,649, 9,97,721 people (47.7%) are engaged in work activities in Dakshina Kannada district.