Davanagere Population
As per the 2011 Census, Davanagere District has a population of 19.45 Lac (19,45,497) with 9.86 Lac (9,86,400) males and 9.59 Lac (9,59,097) females.The sex ratio in Davanagere is 973, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Davanagere District is 2.18 Lac (2,17,731) which is 11.19% of Davanagere District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Davanagere District is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Davanagere District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Davanagere Population Census 2011
- Davanagere Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Davanagere Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Davanagere District current estimated population is projected to be 21.64 Lac (21,63,943), indicating a 11.23% increased from Davanagere's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.66 Lac.
Davanagere Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Davanagere District estimated population is projected to be 21.77 Lac (21,77,333), projecting a 11.92% increased from Davanagere's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.72 Lac.
Davanagere Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Davanagere District, with a total Hindu population of 16.58 Lac (16,58,465), accounting for 85.25% of the Davanagere District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.41 Lac (8,41,315), and the Hindu female population is around 8.17 Lac (8,17,150).
Davanagere Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Davanagere District, with a total Muslim population of 2.66 Lac (2,65,805), accounting for 13.66% of the Davanagere District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.35 Lac (1,34,521), and the Muslim female population is around 1.31 Lac (1,31,284).
Davanagere Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 16,58,465 | 85.25% |
| Muslim | 2,65,805 | 13.66% |
| Religion not stated | 7,176 | 0.37% |
| Jain | 6,417 | 0.33% |
| Christian | 5,420 | 0.28% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,743 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 307 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 164 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDavanagere Urban Population
The Urban population of Davanagere District is 6.29 Lac (6,29,010), with 3.18 Lac (3,18,133) being males and 3.11 Lac (3,10,877) being females, making up 32.33% of the Davanagere total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Davanagere Rural Population
The Rural population of Davanagere District is 13.16 Lac (13,16,487), with 6.68 Lac (6,68,267) being males and 6.48 Lac (6,48,220) being females, making up 67.67% of the Davanagere total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Davanagere Literacy Rate
Davanagere District has a literacy rate of 75.74% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Davanagere District is 82.4 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Davanagere District is 68.91 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Davanagere District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.02%, while in the rural regions of Davanagere District, it is around 71.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Davanagere
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.74 | 82.4 | 68.91 |
| Urban Area | 84.02 | 88.19 | 79.77 |
| Rural Area | 71.77 | 79.63 | 63.69 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Davanagere
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.29 | 82.53 | 67.86 |
| Muslim | 77.98 | 81.02 | 74.86 |
| Religion not stated | 71.55 | 79.63 | 64.18 |
| Jain | 92.2 | 95.19 | 89.13 |
Davanagere Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Davanagere District is 3.93 Lac (3,92,595) with 1.98 Lac (1,98,299) males and 1.94 Lac (1,94,296) females, which is 20.18% of Davanagere District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Davanagere Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Davanagere District is 2.33 Lac (2,33,112) with 1.18 Lac (1,17,808) males and 1.15 Lac (1,15,304) females, which is 11.98% of Davanagere District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Davanagere
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 973 |
| Urban Area | 978 |
| Rural Area | 971 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Davanagere
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 972 |
| Muslim | 976 |
| Religion not stated | 1063 |
| Jain | 964 |
Davanagere Area & Households
The Total Area of Davanagere District is 5,924 Square KM, with a population density of 328 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Davanagere District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Davanagere District are 923.The Total Number of households in Davanagere District are 4.10 Lac(4,10,176).
Davanagere Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Davanagere District, there are about 8.75 Lac (8,75,207) workers, making up nearly 44.99% of the Davanagere District total population. Out of these, around 5.86 Lac (5,85,639) are male workers, and about 2.90 Lac (2,89,568) are female workers.
Davanagere - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Davanagere district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,01,990, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 19,45,497 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 32.44% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.97%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Davanagere District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,01,990 to 19,45,497.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 32.44%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.02 Lac | ---- | ---- | 2.04 Lac | 1.98 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.19 Lac | 16.73 k | 4.160551257 | 2.12 Lac | 2.07 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.90 Lac | -28.71 k | -6.855737196 | 1.99 Lac | 1.91 Lac |
| 1931 | 4.51 Lac | 61.38 k | 15.73886756 | 2.32 Lac | 2.20 Lac |
| 1941 | 4.97 Lac | 45.83 k | 10.15281618 | 2.55 Lac | 2.43 Lac |
| 1951 | 5.85 Lac | 87.60 k | 17.61812152 | 2.99 Lac | 2.86 Lac |
| 1961 | 7.36 Lac | 1.51 Lac | 25.8394862 | 3.78 Lac | 3.58 Lac |
| 1971 | 9.57 Lac | 2.21 Lac | 29.99129002 | 4.91 Lac | 4.65 Lac |
| 1981 | 12.67 Lac | 3.10 Lac | 32.43502876 | 6.52 Lac | 6.15 Lac |
| 1991 | 15.59 Lac | 2.92 Lac | 23.0694308 | 8.03 Lac | 7.56 Lac |
| 2001 | 17.91 Lac | 2.32 Lac | 14.86189908 | 9.18 Lac | 8.73 Lac |
| 2011 | 19.45 Lac | 1.55 Lac | 8.629209493 | 9.86 Lac | 9.59 Lac |
Davanagere - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.64 Lac (21,63,943) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 21.77 Lac (21,77,333) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 21.89 Lac (21,89,171) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 22.00 Lac (21,99,870) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 22.11 Lac (22,10,570) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 22.21 Lac (22,21,269) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 22.32 Lac (22,31,968) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 22.41 Lac (22,41,211) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 22.49 Lac (22,49,409) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 22.58 Lac (22,57,608) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 22.66 Lac (22,65,838) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 22.74 Lac (22,74,036) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 22.82 Lac (22,82,235) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Davanagere District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 22.82 Lac (22,82,235), with a male population of 11.58 Lac (11,57,508) and a female population of 11.25 Lac (11,24,765). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Davanagere District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.