Dharwad
District in KARNATAKA
Dharwad District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 18,47,023 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,37,206 are males while 9,09,817 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 18,47,023
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 70.47%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 971
- 🏙️ 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 11.91% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 944 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 971.
Total Children
2,19,942
11.91% of population
Boys
1,13,127
51.4%
Girls
1,06,815
48.6%
Child Sex Ratio
944
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Dharwad district has a population density of 434 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 4,260 sq. km.
Density
434
per sq. km
Total Area
4,260
sq. km
Total Population
18,47,023
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Dharwad stands at 971 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 86.37% while female literacy is at 73.46%, showing a gender gap of 12.91%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 9.63% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.74% of total population in Dharwad.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 18,47,023, 7,84,833 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.49% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 88.04% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 11.96% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,90,948
- Marginal Workers
- 93,885
- Non-Workers
- 10,62,190
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,37,206 males (50.7%) and 9,09,817 females (49.3%) out of 18,47,023 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 13,01,664 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 86.37%, Female 73.46%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dharwad district in KARNATAKA?
Dharwad district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 18,47,023 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,37,206 males and 9,09,817 females.
What is the literacy rate of Dharwad district?
The overall literacy rate of Dharwad district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.37% and female literacy is 73.46%.
What is the sex ratio in Dharwad district?
The sex ratio in Dharwad district is 971 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Dharwad district?
Dharwad district has 2,19,942 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,13,127 are boys and 1,06,815 are girls. The child sex ratio is 944 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Dharwad district?
Dharwad district has a population density of 434 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 4,260 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Dharwad district?
Out of the total population of 18,47,023, 7,84,833 people (42.5%) are engaged in work activities in Dharwad district.