Uttara Kannada Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Uttara Kannada
Uttara Kannada comprises 1,289 villages, of which 1,243 are inhabited and 46 are uninhabited. There are 18 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,24,530, spread across 10,277 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,289(1,243 inhabited • 46 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 18 |
| Households | 3,24,530 |
| Total Area | 10,277 km² |
Uttara Kannada Urban & Rural Population
Uttara Kannada had 4,18,981 people in urban areas (29.2%) and 10,18,188 people in rural areas (70.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,18,188 | 70.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,18,981 | 29.2% |
| Total | 14,37,169 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Uttara Kannada
The total population comprises 7,26,256 males (50.5%) and 7,10,913 females (49.5%). The sex ratio is 979 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,14,910 | 2,11,346 | 7,26,256 |
| 👩 Female | 5,03,278 | 2,07,635 | 7,10,913 |
Literacy Rate in Uttara Kannada
The literacy rate is 75.28%. Male literacy stands at 80.15% while female literacy is 70.3%, indicating a gender gap of 9.85 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,81,906.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,03,419 | 1,78,680 | 5,82,099 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,37,710 | 1,62,097 | 4,99,807 |
| Total Literate | 7,41,129 | 3,40,777 | 10,81,906 |
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About Uttara Kannada Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Uttara Kannada in Karnataka has a total population of 14,37,169 with a literacy rate of 75.28% and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Uttara Kannada district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.