Population of Karnataka

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Karnataka (originally Mysore)  formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of state reorganization act 1956. Karnataka is southern state of India surrounded by Maharastra and Goa  in North, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in south, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in east and Arabian sea in west. The state covers an area of 191,976 square kilometres, or 5.83 percent of the total geographical area of India and is 7th largest by area among states.

Total Population  of Karnataka is 61,130,704 in the 2011 census of which (50.7%) were male and about (49.3%) were female..  Karnataka is 8th largest state by population, comprising 30  districts. Theanalysis of Population Census 2011 published by Govt. of India for Karnataka state reveal that population of Karnataka has increased by 15.60% in this decade compared (2001-2011) to past decade (1991-2001). The density of Karnataka state in the current decade is 825 per sqmile(or  319 per sq km).

Ten largest district in terms of population in Karnataaka:-

 

# District Population Sex Ratio Literacy Density
1 BANGALORE 9,621,551 916 87.67 % 4381
2 BELGAUM 4,779,661 973 73.48 % 356
3 MYSORE 3,001,127 985 72.79 % 476
4 TUMKUR 2,678,980 984 75.14 % 253
5 GULBURGA 2,566,326 971 64.85 % 234
6 BELLARY 2,452,595 983 67.43 % 290
7 BIJAPUR 2,177,331 960 67.15 % 207
8 DAKSHINA KANNADA 2,089,649 1020 88.57 % 430
9 DAVANAGARE 1,945,497 972 75.74 % 328
10 RAICHUR 1,928,812 1000 59.56 % 228

 

KODAGU district has lowest population (554,519)  in  Karnataka according to 2011 census.

Districts with highest population Growth growth during 2001-2011 in state are:-

 

# District Growth Rate
1 BANGALORE 47.18 %
2 YADGIR 22.81 %
3 BELLARY 20.99 %
4 BIJAPUR 20.50 %
5 GULBERGA 18.01 %

 

Population Growth was 15.60% during last decade. Estimated population of state in 2017 is :-

  1. 2012 – 621 Million
  2. 2013 – 62.80 Million
  3. 2014 – 64.064 Million
  4. 2015 – 65.82 Million
  5. 2016 – 66.01 Million

 

Hence, there has been an increase of 4 Million in the past 5 years in the state.Thus population in 2017 is expected to be 66.82 million.

Population of Karnataka

DEMOGRAPHY OF KARNATAKA:

                          Out of total population of Karnataka 84.00% of its occupantswere Hindu, 12.92% Muslim, 1.87% Christian, 0.16% Buddhist and 0.05% were Sikhs. Additionally, 0.27% of the population did not express their religion (Atheist).

 

 

Description Population Percentage
Hindu 51,317,472 84.00 %
Muslim 7,893,065 12.92 %
Christian 1,142,647 1.87 %
Jain 440,280 0.72 %
Not Available 166,087 0.27 %
Buddhist 95,710 0.16 %
Sikh 28,773 0.05 %

 

 

In 2011, the central government initiated the Socio-Economic Caste Survey(SECS)  that covered the entire country. The biggest revelations of the census is that Scheduled Castes(SC)  together form the single biggest caste group in the state, which if true, would disprove the taken for granted caste logic that Lingayats are the numerically biggest community in the state(Which is the belief till now), followed by Vokkaligas. These are the figures reported:-

 

CASTE / COMMUNITY SUB-CASTES POPULATION PERCENTAGE
Scheduled Castes 180 108 lakh 18
Muslims 84 75 lakh 12.5
Lingayats 90 59 lakh 9.8
Vokkaligas 10 49 lakh 8.16
Kurubas – 43 lakh 7.1
ST 105 42 lakh 7

(The percentage has been calculated taking Karnataka’s population as six crore in 2011).

 

LANGUAGE STATUS OF POPULATION:

 

Kannada is the official dialect of the state and spoken as a local dialect by around 66.26% of the general population. Other minorities in the state are Urdu (10.54%), Tamil (7.03%), Telegu (3.57%), Hindi (2.56%), Konkani (1.46%) and Malayalam (1.33%).The total fertility rate of the state was 2.2  in 2007.

 

POPULATION DISTRIBUTION IN STATE:

The total population of Karnataka is 6.1crores(as per the 2011 census). The total figure of population living in urban areas is 23,625,962 of which 12,037,303 are males and while remaining 11,588,659 are females. The urban population in the last 10 years has increased by 38.67 percent. While around 61.33 percent of population  live in the villages of rural areas. In actual numbers, males and females were 18,929,354 and 18,539,981 respectively. Total population of rural areas of Karnataka state was 37,469,335. The population growth rate recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 61.33%

Sex ratio in Karnataka according to 2011 census is 973. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Karnataka was 963 females per 1000 males. For child (0-6) sex ratio the figure for urban region stood at 946 girls per 1000 boys. Total children (0-6 age) living in urban areas of Karnataka were 2,643,388. Of total population in urban region, 11.19 % were children (0-6). While In rural regions of Karnataka state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 979 while same for the child (0-6 age) was 950 girls per 1000 boys. In Karnataka, 4,517,645 children (0-6) live in rural areas. Child population forms 12.06 percent of total rural population.

The literacy rate in Karnataka is 75.4% (as per the 2011 census).  Average Literacy rate in Karnataka forUrban regions was 85.78 % in which males were 90.04% literate while female literacy stood at 77.97%. Total literates in urban region of Karnataka were 17,998,146. While In rural areas of state, literacy rate for males and female stood at 77.61 % and 58.32 %. Average literacy rate in Karnataka for rural areas was 68.73percent. Total literates in rural areas were 22,649,176.

SUMMERY OF DEMOGRAPHY OF KARNATAKA

 

Description 2011 2001
Population 61,095,297 52,850,562
Male 30,966,657 26,898,918
Female 30,128,640 25,951,644
Population Growth 15.60% 17.25%
Percantage of total Population 5.05% 5.14%
Sex Ratio 973 965
Child Sex Ratio 948 946
Density/km2 319 276
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 7,161,033 7,182,100
Male Population (0-6 Age) 3,675,291 3,690,958
Female Population (0-6 Age) 3,485,742 3,491,142
Literacy 75.36 % 66.64 %
Male Literacy 82.47 % 76.10 %
Female Literacy 68.08 % 56.87 %
Total Literate 40,647,322 30,434,962
Male Literate 22,508,471 17,661,211
Female Literate 18,138,851 12,773,751

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Karnataka is a state in southern India. It is the third-most populous state in India, with a population of over 61 million people. The capital of Karnataka is Bangalore, which is also the most populous city in the state.

The population of Karnataka has been growing rapidly in recent years. In 2001, the population of the state was 52 million. By 2011, the population had grown to 61 million. This growth is due to a number of factors, including a high birth rate and a low death rate.

The population density of Karnataka is 322 people per square kilometer. This is higher than the national average of 382 people per square kilometer. The population density is highest in the urban areas of the state, such as Bangalore and Mysore.

The sex ratio in Karnataka is 976 females per 1000 males. This is higher than the national average of 940 females per 1000 males. The sex ratio is higher in the rural areas of the state than in the urban areas.

The literacy rate in Karnataka is 77.9%. This is higher than the national average of 74%. The literacy rate is higher among males than among females.

The major languages spoken in Karnataka are Kannada, Hindi, and English. Kannada is the Official Language of the state. Hindi is also widely spoken, especially in the northern parts of the state. English is a common language of Communication, especially in the urban areas.

The major religions practiced in Karnataka are Hinduism-2/”>Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Jainism. Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by Islam and Christianity. Jainism is a minority religion, but it is an important part of the culture of Karnataka.

The major cities in Karnataka are Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad, Mangalore, and Belgaum. Bangalore is the capital of the state and the most populous city. Mysore is the second-most populous city and the cultural capital of the state. Hubli-Dharwad is the third-most populous city and an important commercial center. Mangalore is the fourth-most populous city and a major port city. Belgaum is the fifth-most populous city and an important industrial center.

Karnataka is a diverse state with a rich culture and history. The people of Karnataka are friendly and welcoming. The state is a popular tourist destination, with a number of historical and cultural sites.

Here are some frequently asked questions about Karnataka, India, without mentioning the topic of population:

  • What is the capital of Karnataka?
    The capital of Karnataka is Bengaluru.

  • What is the largest city in Karnataka?
    The largest city in Karnataka is Bengaluru.

  • What is the official language of Karnataka?
    The official language of Karnataka is Kannada.

  • What is the currency of Karnataka?
    The currency of Karnataka is the Indian rupee.

  • What is the time zone of Karnataka?
    The time zone of Karnataka is UTC+5:30.

  • What is the area of Karnataka?
    The area of Karnataka is 74,122 square kilometers.

  • What is the population of Karnataka?
    The population of Karnataka is 61,130,704.

  • What is the literacy rate of Karnataka?
    The literacy rate of Karnataka is 76.1%.

  • What is the GDP of Karnataka?
    The GDP of Karnataka is $100 billion.

  • What is the GDP per capita of Karnataka?
    The GDP per capita of Karnataka is $1,600.

  • What is the main religion of Karnataka?
    The main religion of Karnataka is Hinduism.

  • What is the main language of Karnataka?
    The main language of Karnataka is Kannada.

  • What is the main food of Karnataka?
    The main food of Karnataka is rice.

  • What is the main tourist attraction of Karnataka?
    The main tourist attraction of Karnataka is the Hampi ruins.

  • What is the main export of Karnataka?
    The main export of Karnataka is Software.

  • What is the main import of Karnataka?
    The main import of Karnataka is petroleum products.

  • What is the main Industry of Karnataka?
    The main industry of Karnataka is information technology.

  • What is the main political party of Karnataka?
    The main political party of Karnataka is the Bharatiya Janata Party.

  • What is the main Climate of Karnataka?
    The main climate of Karnataka is tropical.

  • What is the main terrain of Karnataka?
    The main terrain of Karnataka is plateau.

  • What is the main river of Karnataka?
    The main river of Karnataka is the Kaveri River.

  • What is the main mountain range of Karnataka?
    The main mountain range of Karnataka is the Western Ghats.

  • What is the main animal of Karnataka?
    The main animal of Karnataka is the tiger.

  • What is the main bird of Karnataka?
    The main bird of Karnataka is the peacock.

  • What is the main flower of Karnataka?
    The main flower of Karnataka is the lotus.

  • What is the main tree of Karnataka?
    The main tree of Karnataka is the banyan tree.

  • What is the main insect of Karnataka?
    The main insect of Karnataka is the silkworm.

  • What is the main fish of Karnataka?
    The main fish of Karnataka is the carp.

  • What is the main fruit of Karnataka?
    The main fruit of Karnataka is the mango.

  • What is the main vegetable of Karnataka?
    The main vegetable of Karnataka is the tomato.

  • What is the main spice of Karnataka?
    The main spice of Karnataka is the chili pepper.

  • What is the main dance of Karnataka?
    The main dance of Karnataka is the Bharatanatyam.

  • What is the main music of Karnataka?
    The main music of Karnataka is the Carnatic Music.

  • What is the main art of Karnataka?
    The main art of Karnataka is the Mysore painting.

  • What is the main architecture of Karnataka?
    The main architecture of Karnataka is the Hampi ruins.

  • What is the main literature of Karnataka?
    The main literature of Karnataka is the Kannada literature.

  • What is the main history of Karnataka?
    The main history of Karnataka is the Vijayanagara Empire.

  • What is the main future of Karnataka?
    The main future of Karnataka is to be a developed state.

Sure, here are some MCQs without mentioning the topic Population of Karnataka:

  1. Which of the following is the capital of Karnataka?
    (A) Bangalore
    (B) Chennai
    (C) Hyderabad
    (D) Mumbai

  2. Which of the following is the largest city in Karnataka?
    (A) Bangalore
    (B) Mysore
    (C) Hubli-Dharwad
    (D) Mangalore

  3. Which of the following is the official language of Karnataka?
    (A) Kannada
    (B) Telugu
    (C) Tamil
    (D) Malayalam

  4. Which of the following is the currency of Karnataka?
    (A) Indian Rupee
    (B) Pakistani Rupee
    (C) Sri Lankan Rupee
    (D) Nepalese Rupee

  5. Which of the following is the national animal of Karnataka?
    (A) Tiger
    (B) Lion
    (C) Elephant
    (D) Leopard

  6. Which of the following is the national bird of Karnataka?
    (A) Peacock
    (B) Parrot
    (C) Eagle
    (D) Owl

  7. Which of the following is the national flower of Karnataka?
    (A) Lotus
    (B) Rose
    (C) Jasmine
    (D) Sunflower

  8. Which of the following is the national tree of Karnataka?
    (A) Banyan Tree
    (B) Peepal Tree
    (C) Coconut Tree
    (D) Mango Tree

  9. Which of the following is the national sport of Karnataka?
    (A) Cricket
    (B) Hockey
    (C) Football
    (D) Kabaddi

  10. Which of the following is the national dish of Karnataka?
    (A) Bisi bele bath
    (B) Idli sambar
    (C) Dosa
    (D) Ragi mudde

I hope these MCQs are helpful!

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