Kodagu
District in KARNATAKA
As of 2026 estimates, Kodagu population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 1019.
Kodagu District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 5,54,519 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,74,608 are males while 2,79,911 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 5,54,519
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1019
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Kodagu has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.87% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 978 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1019.
Total Children
54,733
9.87% of population
Boys
27,676
50.6%
Girls
27,057
49.4%
Child Sex Ratio
978
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Kodagu?
The text sex ratio of Kodagu stands at 1019 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 87.19% while female literacy is at 78.14%, showing a gender gap of 9.05%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.27% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 10.47% of total population in Kodagu.
What is the workforce statistics of Kodagu?
Out of the total population of 5,54,519, 2,78,938 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 50.30% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 92.76% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 7.24% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,58,753
- Marginal Workers
- 20,185
- Non-Workers
- 2,75,581
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Kodagu?
Population breakdown: 2,74,608 males (49.5%) and 2,79,911 females (50.5%) out of 5,54,519 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Kodagu?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 4,12,877 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Kodagu?
Literacy rates: Male 87.19%, Female 78.14%, Overall %. Gender gap is 9.0%.
Other Districts in KARNATAKA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kodagu district in KARNATAKA?
Kodagu district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 5,54,519 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,74,608 males and 2,79,911 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kodagu district?
The overall literacy rate of Kodagu district is N/A%. Male literacy is 87.19% and female literacy is 78.14%.
What is the sex ratio in Kodagu district?
The sex ratio in Kodagu district is 1019 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kodagu district?
Kodagu district has 54,733 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 27,676 are boys and 27,057 are girls. The child sex ratio is 978 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kodagu district?
Out of the total population of 5,54,519, 2,78,938 people (50.3%) are engaged in work activities in Kodagu district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.