Davanagere Population
As per the 2011 Census, Davanagere Tehsil has a population of 6.82 Lac (6,81,979) with 3.45 Lac (3,44,759) males and 3.37 Lac (3,37,220) females.The sex ratio in Davanagere is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Davanagere Tehsil is 74.08 k (74,076) which is 10.86% of Davanagere Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Davanagere Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Davanagere Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Davanagere District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Davanagere Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Davanagere Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.59 Lac (7,58,554), indicating a 11.23% increased from Davanagere 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.75 Lac.
Davanagere Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Davanagere Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.63 Lac (7,63,248), projecting a 11.92% increased from Davanagere 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.77 Lac.
Davanagere Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Davanagere Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.50 Lac (5,49,980), accounting for 80.64% of the Davanagere Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.78 Lac (2,78,280), and the Hindu female population is around 2.72 Lac (2,71,700).
Davanagere Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Davanagere Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.20 Lac (1,19,555), accounting for 17.53% of the Davanagere Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 60.34 k (60,339), and the Muslim female population is around 59.22 k (59,216).
Davanagere Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,49,980 | 80.64% |
| Muslim | 1,19,555 | 17.53% |
| Jain | 4,682 | 0.69% |
| Christian | 3,611 | 0.53% |
| Religion not stated | 3,071 | 0.45% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 825 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 166 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 89 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDavanagere Urban Population
The Urban population of Davanagere Tehsil is 4.35 Lac (4,34,971), with 2.20 Lac (2,19,776) being males and 2.15 Lac (2,15,195) being females, making up 63.78% of the Davanagere total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Davanagere Rural Population
The Rural population of Davanagere Tehsil is 2.47 Lac (2,47,008), with 1.25 Lac (1,24,983) being males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,025) being females, making up 36.22% of the Davanagere total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Davanagere Literacy Rate
Davanagere Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Davanagere Tehsil is 86.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Davanagere Tehsil is 75.7 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Davanagere Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.9%, while in the rural regions of Davanagere Tehsil, it is around 74.22%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Davanagere
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.03 | 86.25 | 75.7 |
| Urban Area | 84.9 | 89.02 | 80.71 |
| Rural Area | 74.22 | 81.4 | 66.87 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Davanagere
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.36 | 87.13 | 75.46 |
| Muslim | 78.74 | 81.49 | 75.94 |
| Jain | 94.91 | 97.73 | 92.06 |
| Christian | 89.68 | 92.16 | 87.32 |
Davanagere Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Davanagere Tehsil is 1.13 Lac (1,13,499) with 57.18 k (57,180) males and 56.32 k (56,319) females, which is 16.64% of Davanagere Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Davanagere Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Davanagere Tehsil is 62.76 k (62,763) with 31.38 k (31,378) males and 31.39 k (31,385) females, which is 9.2% of Davanagere Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Davanagere
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 980 |
| Rural Area | 977 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Davanagere
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 977 |
| Muslim | 982 |
| Jain | 977 |
| Christian | 1036 |
Davanagere Area & Households
The Total Area of Davanagere Tehsil is 958 Square KM, with a population density of 712 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Davanagere Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Davanagere Tehsil are 166.The Total Number of households in Davanagere Tehsil are 1.47 Lac(1,47,490).
Davanagere Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Davanagere Tehsil, there are about 2.77 Lac (2,77,478) workers, making up nearly 40.69% of the Davanagere Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.99 Lac (1,99,383) are male workers, and about 78.10 k (78,095) are female workers.
Davanagere - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.59 Lac (7,58,554) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.63 Lac (7,63,248) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.67 Lac (7,67,397) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.71 Lac (7,71,148) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.75 Lac (7,74,898) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.79 Lac (7,78,649) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.82 Lac (7,82,399) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.86 Lac (7,85,640) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.89 Lac (7,88,513) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.91 Lac (7,91,387) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.94 Lac (7,94,272) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.97 Lac (7,97,146) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.00 Lac (8,00,020) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Davanagere Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.00 Lac (8,00,020), with a male population of 4.05 Lac (4,04,564) and a female population of 3.95 Lac (3,95,469). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Davanagere Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.