Karnataka Population Census data 2011

Karnataka

Formerly known as the State of Mysore, the state of Karnataka is located in the southern part of India and has the states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala as neighbors. The capital of the state is the city of Bangalore which has evolved as one of the most vibrant cities in the country. Bangalore has grown into a hub for many major companies mainly IT companies. Many youngsters have flocked to Bangalore in recent times in search of employment. The state of Karnataka was formed in 1956 as the State of Mysore and was renamed as Karnataka in 1973.

The Population of Karnataka according to the 2011 census stands at about 61 million, making it the 9th most populated state in India. The state is spread over an area of about 190000 sq. km. making it the 8th largest state in the country in terms of area. The density of population per sq. Km. is about 300 and a lot below the national average. The state has a growth rate of about 15% percent which is the 22nd highest growth rate in the country. The population of the state is rising considerably due to rapid efforts towards development and progress. The literacy rate in the state is about 75% which is a cause for concern and a statistic the authorities must take notice of and look to correct in the years to come. The sex ratio in Karnataka stands about 20 points higher than the national average. The statistics in the Karnataka Census 2011 reveal facts that can be taken into consideration by the government in a bid to further its development. The state is moving towards development at a rapid rate and has emerged as one of the prime economical contributors to the revenue of India as a whole.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Karnataka is Bangalore. The languages spoken in the Karnataka state includes Kannada. In total Karnataka (KA) state comprises 30 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Karnataka state is KA.

Karnataka Population 2011

As per details from Census 2011, Karnataka has population of 6.11 Crore, an increase from figure of 5.29 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Karnataka as per 2011 census is 61,130,704 of which male and female are 31,057,742 and 30,072,962 respectively. In 2001, total population was 52,850,562 in which males were 26,898,918 while females were 25,951,644.

Karnataka Population Growth Rate

The total population growth in this decade was 15.67 percent while in previous decade it was 17.25 percent. The population of Karnataka forms 5.05 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 5.14 percent.

Karnataka Literacy Rate 2011

Literacy rate in Karnataka has seen upward trend and is 75.60 percent as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 82.85 percent while female literacy is at 68.13 percent. In 2001, literacy rate in Karnataka stood at 66.64 percent of which male and female were 76.06 percent and 57.80 percent literate respectively.

In actual numbers, total literates in Karnataka stands at 41,029,323 of which males were 22,808,468 and females were 18,220,855.

Karnataka Density 2011

Total area of Karnataka is 191,791 sq. km. Density of Karnataka is 319 per sq km which is lower than national average 382 per sq km. In 2001, density of Karnataka was 276 per sq km, while nation average in 2001 was 324 per sq km.

Karnataka Sex Ratio

Sex Ratio in Karnataka is 968 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 964 per 1000 males in Karnataka.

Karnataka Urban Population 2011

Out of total population of Karnataka, 38.57% people live in urban regions. The total figure of population living in urban areas is 23,578,175 of which 12,046,744 are males and while remaining 11,531,431 are females. The urban population in the last 10 years has increased by 31.27 percent.

Sex Ratio in urban regions of Karnataka was 957 females per 1000 males. For child (0-6) sex ratio the figure for urban region stood at 941 girls per 1000 boys. Total children (0-6 age) living in urban areas of Karnataka were 2,504,013. Of total population in urban region, 10.62 % were children (0-6).

Average Literacy rate in Karnataka for Urban regions was 86.21 percent in which males were 90.54% literate while female literacy stood at 81.71%. Total literates in urban region of Karnataka were 18,168,670.

Karnataka Rural Population 2011

Of the total population of Karnataka state, around 61.43 percent live in the villages of rural areas. In actual numbers, males and females were 19,010,998 and 18,541,531 respectively. Total population of rural areas of Karnataka state was 37,552,529. The population growth rate recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 7.63%.

In rural regions of Karnataka state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 975 while same for the child (0-6 age) was 945 girls per 1000 boys. In Karnataka, 4,351,788 children (0-6) live in rural areas. Child population forms 11.59 percent of total rural population.

In rural areas of Karnataka, literacy rate for males and female stood at 77.92 % and 59.60 %. Average literacy rate in Karnataka for rural areas was 68.86 percent. Total literates in rural areas were 22,860,653.

Karnataka Census 2011 Conclusion

The official census 2011 of Karnataka has been conducted by Directorate of Census Operations in Karnataka. Enumeration of key persons including Chief Minister of Karnataka was also done by officials conducting population census.

Figures of population census 2011 Karnataka have been represented in chart for your reference at bottom.