Davanagere
District in KARNATAKA
Davanagere District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 19,45,497 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,86,400 are males while 9,59,097 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 19,45,497
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 67.26%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 972
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.19% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 948 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 972.
Total Children
2,17,731
11.19% of population
Boys
1,11,793
51.3%
Girls
1,05,938
48.7%
Child Sex Ratio
948
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Davanagere stands at 972 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 82.4% while female literacy is at 68.91%, showing a gender gap of 13.49%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.18% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 11.98% of total population in Davanagere.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 19,45,497, 8,75,207 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.99% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 80.56% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 19.44% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 7,05,099
- Marginal Workers
- 1,70,108
- Non-Workers
- 10,70,290
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,86,400 males (50.7%) and 9,59,097 females (49.3%) out of 19,45,497 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 13,08,540 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 82.4%, Female 68.91%, Overall %. Gender gap is 13.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Davanagere district in KARNATAKA?
Davanagere district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 19,45,497 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,86,400 males and 9,59,097 females.
What is the literacy rate of Davanagere district?
The overall literacy rate of Davanagere district is N/A%. Male literacy is 82.4% and female literacy is 68.91%.
What is the sex ratio in Davanagere district?
The sex ratio in Davanagere district is 972 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Davanagere district?
Davanagere district has 2,17,731 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,11,793 are boys and 1,05,938 are girls. The child sex ratio is 948 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Davanagere district?
Out of the total population of 19,45,497, 8,75,207 people (45.0%) are engaged in work activities in Davanagere district.