Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Davanagere District

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.

19.45 Lac

Toatl Population

9.86 Lac

Male Population

9.59 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu16,58,46585.25%
Muslim2,65,80513.66%
Religion not stated7,1760.37%
Jain6,4170.33%
Christian5,4200.28%
Other religions and persuasions1,7430.09%
Sikh3070.02%
Buddhist1640.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Davanagere 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

Historical Population of Davanagere by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.51%.

Davanagere Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Davanagere is 19.45 Lac (19,45,497).

The estimated population of Davanagere in 2024 is approximately 21.64 Lac (21,63,943).

Hindu constitute 85.25% of Davanagere population, amounting to approximately 16.58 Lac (16,58,465) people.

Muslim constitute 13.66% of Davanagere population, totaling around 2.66 Lac (2,65,805) people.

Hindu: 85.25%, Muslim: 13.66%, Religion not stated: 0.37%, Jain: 0.33%, Christian: 0.28%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Davanagere is 3.93 Lac (20.18%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.33 Lac (11.98%).

In Davanagere, 6.29 Lac (32.33%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 13.16 Lac (67.67%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Davanagere is 75.74%, with male literacy at 82.4% and female literacy at 68.91%.

The sex ratio in Davanagere is 973 females for every 1000 males.

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