Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Udupi District

Udupi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Udupi District has a population of 11.77 Lac (11,77,361) with 5.62 Lac (5,62,131) males and 6.15 Lac (6,15,230) females.The sex ratio in Udupi is 1095, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Udupi District is 1.03 Lac (1,03,160) which is 8.76% of Udupi District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Udupi District is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Udupi District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.

11.77 Lac

Toatl Population

5.62 Lac

Male Population

6.15 Lac

Female Population

Udupi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Udupi District current estimated population is projected to be 13.10 Lac (13,09,559), indicating a 11.23% increased from Udupi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.84 Lac.

Udupi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Udupi District estimated population is projected to be 13.18 Lac (13,17,662), projecting a 11.92% increased from Udupi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.88 Lac.

Udupi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Udupi District, with a total Hindu population of 10.09 Lac (10,09,179), accounting for 85.72% of the Udupi District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.82 Lac (4,82,147), and the Hindu female population is around 5.27 Lac (5,27,032).

Udupi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Udupi District, with a total Muslim population of 96.74 k (96,740), accounting for 8.22% of the Udupi District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 46.78 k (46,775), and the Muslim female population is around 49.97 k (49,965).

Udupi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu10,09,17985.72%
Muslim96,7408.22%
Christian65,8385.59%
Jain4,5340.39%
Religion not stated5220.04%
Sikh2320.02%
Buddhist1610.01%
Other religions and persuasions1550.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Udupi Urban Population

The Urban population of Udupi District is 3.34 Lac (3,34,061), with 1.63 Lac (1,63,284) being males and 1.71 Lac (1,70,777) being females, making up 28.37% of the Udupi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1046 females for every 1000 males.

Udupi Rural Population

The Rural population of Udupi District is 8.43 Lac (8,43,300), with 3.99 Lac (3,98,847) being males and 4.44 Lac (4,44,453) being females, making up 71.63% of the Udupi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1115 females for every 1000 males.

Udupi Literacy Rate

Udupi District has a literacy rate of 86.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Udupi District is 91.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Udupi District is 81.58 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Udupi District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.13%, while in the rural regions of Udupi District, it is around 83.91%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Udupi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 86.24 91.41 81.58
Urban Area 92.13 95.22 89.21
Rural Area 83.91 89.85 78.65

Literacy Rate by Religion in Udupi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 85.01 90.64 79.93
Muslim 92.85 95.96 89.98
Christian 95.06 96.51 93.84
Jain 96.07 97.96 94.12

Udupi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Udupi District is 75.43 k (75,429) with 36.99 k (36,988) males and 38.44 k (38,441) females, which is 6.41% of Udupi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Udupi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Udupi District is 52.90 k (52,897) with 26.23 k (26,228) males and 26.67 k (26,669) females, which is 4.49% of Udupi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Udupi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1095
Urban Area 1046
Rural Area 1115

Sex Ratio by Religion in Udupi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1094
Muslim 1069
Christian 1170
Jain 966

Udupi Area & Households

The Total Area of Udupi District is 3,582 Square KM, with a population density of 329 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Udupi District are 20 and the Total Number of Villages in Udupi District are 233.The Total Number of households in Udupi District are 2.53 Lac(2,53,078).

Udupi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Udupi District, there are about 5.13 Lac (5,13,241) workers, making up nearly 43.59% of the Udupi District total population. Out of these, around 3.35 Lac (3,35,399) are male workers, and about 1.78 Lac (1,77,842) are female workers.

Udupi - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Udupi district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,13,076, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 11,77,361 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 22.31% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 10.15%.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.

Udupi District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 4,13,076 to 11,77,361.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 22.31%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 4.13 Lac ---- ---- 1.94 Lac 2.19 Lac
1911 4.26 Lac 12.53 k 3.033582198 2.02 Lac 2.24 Lac
1921 4.38 Lac 12.30 k 2.89022502 2.09 Lac 2.29 Lac
1931 4.67 Lac 28.85 k 6.587685085 2.20 Lac 2.47 Lac
1941 5.07 Lac 40.56 k 8.689765102 2.39 Lac 2.68 Lac
1951 5.76 Lac 68.50 k 13.50262952 2.68 Lac 3.08 Lac
1961 6.49 Lac 72.98 k 12.67433924 3.00 Lac 3.49 Lac
1971 7.76 Lac 1.27 Lac 19.55138579 3.62 Lac 4.13 Lac
1981 9.49 Lac 1.73 Lac 22.31027774 4.45 Lac 5.03 Lac
1991 10.38 Lac 89.40 k 9.42377748 4.86 Lac 5.52 Lac
2001 11.12 Lac 74.14 k 7.142286044 5.22 Lac 5.90 Lac
2011 11.77 Lac 65.12 k 5.854655862 5.62 Lac 6.15 Lac

Historical Population of Udupi by Census Year 1901-2011

Udupi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 13.10 Lac (13,09,559) 11.23%
2025 13.18 Lac (13,17,662) 11.92% 0.69 %
2026 13.25 Lac (13,24,826) 12.53% 0.61 %
2027 13.31 Lac (13,31,301) 13.07% 0.54 %
2028 13.38 Lac (13,37,776) 13.62% 0.55 %
2029 13.44 Lac (13,44,251) 14.17% 0.55 %
2030 13.51 Lac (13,50,725) 14.72% 0.55 %
2031 13.56 Lac (13,56,319) 15.2% 0.48 %
2032 13.61 Lac (13,61,280) 15.62% 0.42 %
2033 13.66 Lac (13,66,242) 16.04% 0.42 %
2034 13.71 Lac (13,71,223) 16.47% 0.43 %
2035 13.76 Lac (13,76,184) 16.89% 0.42 %
2036 13.81 Lac (13,81,145) 17.31% 0.42 %

Projected estimates indicate that Udupi District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.81 Lac (13,81,145), with a male population of 6.60 Lac (6,59,642) and a female population of 7.22 Lac (7,21,501). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Udupi District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.

Udupi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Udupi is 11.77 Lac (11,77,361).

The estimated population of Udupi in 2024 is approximately 13.10 Lac (13,09,559).

Hindu constitute 85.72% of Udupi population, amounting to approximately 10.09 Lac (10,09,179) people.

Muslim constitute 8.22% of Udupi population, totaling around 96.74 k (96,740) people.

Hindu: 85.72%, Muslim: 8.22%, Christian: 5.59%, Jain: 0.39%, Religion not stated: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Udupi is 75.43 k (6.41%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 52.90 k (4.49%).

In Udupi, 3.34 Lac (28.37%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 8.43 Lac (71.63%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Udupi is 86.24%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 81.58%.

The sex ratio in Udupi is 1095 females for every 1000 males.

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