Villages In Mangalore Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Mangalore Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mangalore Tehsil has a population of 9.95 Lac (9,94,602) with 4.91 Lac (4,90,797) males and 5.04 Lac (5,03,805) females.The sex ratio in Mangalore is 1027, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mangalore Tehsil is 94.30 k (94,301) which is 9.48% of Mangalore Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mangalore Tehsil is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mangalore Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dakshina Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.

9.95 Lac

Toatl Population

4.91 Lac

Male Population

5.04 Lac

Female Population

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  1. Mangalore Population Census 2011
  2. Mangalore Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Mangalore Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mangalore Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 11.06 Lac (11,06,279), indicating a 11.23% increased from Mangalore's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.60 Lac.

Mangalore Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mangalore Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 11.13 Lac (11,13,124), projecting a 11.92% increased from Mangalore's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.63 Lac.

Mangalore Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mangalore Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.41 Lac (6,40,781), accounting for 64.43% of the Mangalore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.18 Lac (3,18,253), and the Hindu female population is around 3.23 Lac (3,22,528).

Mangalore Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mangalore Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.37 Lac (2,37,231), accounting for 23.85% of the Mangalore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.19 Lac (1,18,771), and the Muslim female population is around 1.18 Lac (1,18,460).

Mangalore Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu6,40,78164.43%
Muslim2,37,23123.85%
Christian1,10,83311.14%
Jain4,1010.41%
Religion not stated7810.08%
Sikh4410.04%
Buddhist3190.03%
Other religions and persuasions1150.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mangalore Urban Population

The Urban population of Mangalore Tehsil is 7.85 Lac (7,84,569), with 3.88 Lac (3,88,184) being males and 3.96 Lac (3,96,385) being females, making up 78.88% of the Mangalore total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Mangalore Rural Population

The Rural population of Mangalore Tehsil is 2.10 Lac (2,10,033), with 1.03 Lac (1,02,613) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,420) being females, making up 21.12% of the Mangalore total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1047 females for every 1000 males.

Mangalore Literacy Rate

Mangalore Tehsil has a literacy rate of 91.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mangalore Tehsil is 94.99 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mangalore Tehsil is 88.13 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mangalore Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.65%, while in the rural regions of Mangalore Tehsil, it is around 87.22%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mangalore

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 91.5 94.99 88.13
Urban Area 92.65 95.67 89.72
Rural Area 87.22 92.43 82.31

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mangalore

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 90.8 94.34 87.32
Muslim 91.01 95.58 86.49
Christian 96.24 97.55 95.15
Jain 96.95 98.33 95.56

Mangalore Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mangalore Tehsil is 49.28 k (49,275) with 24.26 k (24,262) males and 25.01 k (25,013) females, which is 4.95% of Mangalore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Mangalore Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mangalore Tehsil is 16.25 k (16,246) with 8.14 k (8,137) males and 8.11 k (8,109) females, which is 1.63% of Mangalore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mangalore

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1027
Urban Area 1022
Rural Area 1047

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mangalore

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1014
Muslim 998
Christian 1184
Jain 980

Mangalore Area & Households

The Total Area of Mangalore Tehsil is 865 Square KM, with a population density of 1,150 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mangalore Tehsil are 26 and the Total Number of Villages in Mangalore Tehsil are 74.The Total Number of households in Mangalore Tehsil are 2.16 Lac(2,16,300).

Mangalore Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mangalore Tehsil, there are about 4.38 Lac (4,38,285) workers, making up nearly 44.07% of the Mangalore Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.86 Lac (2,86,488) are male workers, and about 1.52 Lac (1,51,797) are female workers.

Mangalore - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 11.06 Lac (11,06,279) 11.23% ↑
2025 11.13 Lac (11,13,124) 11.92% 0.69 % ↑
2026 11.19 Lac (11,19,177) 12.53% 0.61 % ↑
2027 11.25 Lac (11,24,646) 13.07% 0.54 % ↑
2028 11.30 Lac (11,30,116) 13.62% 0.55 % ↑
2029 11.36 Lac (11,35,586) 14.17% 0.55 % ↑
2030 11.41 Lac (11,41,056) 14.72% 0.55 % ↑
2031 11.46 Lac (11,45,781) 15.2% 0.48 % ↑
2032 11.50 Lac (11,49,972) 15.62% 0.42 % ↑
2033 11.54 Lac (11,54,163) 16.04% 0.42 % ↑
2034 11.58 Lac (11,58,371) 16.47% 0.43 % ↑
2035 11.63 Lac (11,62,562) 16.89% 0.42 % ↑
2036 11.67 Lac (11,66,754) 17.31% 0.42 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Mangalore Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.67 Lac (11,66,754), with a male population of 5.76 Lac (5,75,934) and a female population of 5.91 Lac (5,90,829). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Mangalore Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.

Mangalore Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mangalore is 9.95 Lac (9,94,602).

The estimated population of Mangalore in 2024 is approximately 11.06 Lac (11,06,279).

Hindu constitute 64.43% of Mangalore population, amounting to approximately 6.41 Lac (6,40,781) people.

Muslim constitute 23.85% of Mangalore population, totaling around 2.37 Lac (2,37,231) people.

Hindu: 64.43%, Muslim: 23.85%, Christian: 11.14%, Jain: 0.41%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mangalore is 49.28 k (4.95%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 16.25 k (1.63%).

In Mangalore, 7.85 Lac (78.88%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.10 Lac (21.12%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mangalore is 91.5%, with male literacy at 94.99% and female literacy at 88.13%.

The sex ratio in Mangalore is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Mangalore population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.51% up to 2036.