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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
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
Religion Breakdown
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
- Marginal Workers
- 83,245
- Non-Workers
- 10,91,928
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 10,34,714 males (49.5%) and 10,54,935 females (50.5%) out of 20,89,649 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 16,66,323 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 93.13%, Female 84.13%, Overall %. Gender gap is 9.0%.
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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.