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Udupi

District in KARNATAKA

As of 2026 estimates, Udupi 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 1094.

Udupi District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 11,77,361 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,62,131 are males while 6,15,230 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
11,77,361
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1094

per 1000 males

Compare with Census 2001

See how Udupi has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 8.76% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 958 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1094.

Total Children

1,03,160

8.76% of population

Boys

52,689

51.1%

Girls

50,471

48.9%

Child Sex Ratio

958

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
85.72%
Muslim
8.22%
Christian
5.59%
Sikh
0.02%

What is the demographics & social profile of Udupi?

The text sex ratio of Udupi stands at 1094 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 91.41% while female literacy is at 81.58%, showing a gender gap of 9.83%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.41% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.49% of total population in Udupi.

What is the workforce statistics of Udupi?

Out of the total population of 11,77,361, 5,13,241 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 43.59% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.52% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.48% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
4,59,446

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
53,795

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,64,120

Dependents / Students

What is the sex ratio of Udupi?

What is the literacy rate of Udupi?

How does male vs female literacy compare in Udupi?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Udupi district in KARNATAKA?

Udupi district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 11,77,361 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,62,131 males and 6,15,230 females.

What is the literacy rate of Udupi district?

The overall literacy rate of Udupi district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.41% and female literacy is 81.58%.

What is the sex ratio in Udupi district?

The sex ratio in Udupi district is 1094 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Udupi district?

Udupi district has 1,03,160 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 52,689 are boys and 50,471 are girls. The child sex ratio is 958 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Udupi district?

Out of the total population of 11,77,361, 5,13,241 people (43.6%) are engaged in work activities in Udupi 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.