Uttara Kannada
District in Karnataka
As of 2026 estimates, Uttara Kannada population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of 84.06% and a sex ratio of 979.
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. In 2011 there were total 4,18,981 families residing in urban areas while 10,18,188 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 70.85% living in rural areas and 29.15% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 84.06%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 14,37,169
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 84.06%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 979
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 29.2%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Uttara Kannada has changed over the decade
What is the demographics & social profile of Uttara Kannada?
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 84.06%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.10% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.38% of total population in Uttara Kannada.
What is the workforce statistics of Uttara Kannada?
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
What is the sex ratio of Uttara Kannada?
Population breakdown: 7,26,256 males (50.5%) and 7,10,913 females (49.5%) out of 14,37,169 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Uttara Kannada?
Literacy rate for District is 84.06% out of 10,81,906 total literate population.
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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 84.06%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is Uttara Kannada district urban or rural?
Uttara Kannada district has 29.2% urban population and 70.8% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.
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.