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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Uttara Kannada has changed over the decade

👶 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

Hindu
82.61%
Muslim
13.08%
Christian
3.10%
Sikh
0.02%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,10,222

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
8,28,643

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 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.