Kodagu Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kodagu district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Kodagu
Kodagu comprises 296 villages, of which 291 are inhabited and 5 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,42,716, spread across 4,102 square kilometers.
| Villages | 296(291 inhabited • 5 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 1,42,716 |
| Total Area | 4,102 km² |
Kodagu Urban & Rural Population
Kodagu had 80,988 people in urban areas (14.6%) and 4,73,531 people in rural areas (85.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,73,531 | 85.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 80,988 | 14.6% |
| Total | 5,54,519 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kodagu
The total population comprises 2,74,608 males (49.5%) and 2,79,911 females (50.5%). The sex ratio is 1019 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,34,161 | 40,447 | 2,74,608 |
| 👩 Female | 2,39,370 | 40,541 | 2,79,911 |
Literacy Rate in Kodagu
The literacy rate is 74.46%. Male literacy stands at 78.4% while female literacy is 70.58%, indicating a gender gap of 7.82 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,12,877.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,80,920 | 34,382 | 2,15,302 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,65,141 | 32,434 | 1,97,575 |
| Total Literate | 3,46,061 | 66,816 | 4,12,877 |
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About Kodagu Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kodagu in Karnataka has a total population of 5,54,519 with a literacy rate of 74.46% and a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kodagu district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.