Uttara Kannada
District in KARNATAKA
Uttara Kannada District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 14,37,169 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,26,256 are males while 7,10,913 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 14,37,169
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 75.28%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 979
- 🏙️ 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 10.45% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 979.
Total Children
1,50,115
10.45% of population
Boys
76,794
51.2%
Girls
73,321
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
955
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Uttara Kannada stands at 979 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 89.63% while female literacy is at 78.39%, showing a gender gap of 11.24%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.10% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.38% of total population in Uttara Kannada.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 14,37,169, 6,08,526 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.34% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.89% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.11% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,98,304
- Marginal Workers
- 1,10,222
- Non-Workers
- 8,28,643
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Karwar
Population: 1,55,213
Supa
Population: 52,012
Haliyal
Population: 1,19,357
Yellapur
Population: 78,662
Mundgod
Population: 1,06,174
Sirsi
Population: 1,86,908
Ankola
Population: 1,07,332
Kumta
Population: 1,54,280
Siddapur
Population: 97,322
Honavar
Population: 1,66,264
Bhatkal
Population: 1,61,576
Area not under any Sub-district
Population: 52,069
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 7,26,256 males (50.5%) and 7,10,913 females (49.5%) out of 14,37,169 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 10,81,906 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.63%, Female 78.39%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Uttara Kannada district in KARNATAKA?
Uttara Kannada district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 14,37,169 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,26,256 males and 7,10,913 females.
What is the literacy rate of Uttara Kannada district?
The overall literacy rate of Uttara Kannada district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.63% and female literacy is 78.39%.
What is the sex ratio in Uttara Kannada district?
The sex ratio in Uttara Kannada district is 979 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Uttara Kannada district?
Uttara Kannada district has 1,50,115 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 76,794 are boys and 73,321 are girls. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Uttara Kannada district?
Out of the total population of 14,37,169, 6,08,526 people (42.3%) are engaged in work activities in Uttara Kannada district.