Karkal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karkal Tehsil has a population of 2.16 Lac (2,16,091) with 1.04 Lac (1,03,591) males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,500) females.The sex ratio in Karkal is 1087, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karkal Tehsil is 18.96 k (18,958) which is 8.77% of Karkal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karkal Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karkal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Udupi District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Karkal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karkal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.40 Lac (2,40,355), indicating a 11.23% increased from Karkal 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.
Karkal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karkal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.42 Lac (2,41,842), projecting a 11.92% increased from Karkal 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.26 Lac.
Karkal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Karkal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.86 Lac (1,85,994), accounting for 86.07% of the Karkal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 89.26 k (89,255), and the Hindu female population is around 96.74 k (96,739).
Karkal Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Karkal Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 13.61 k (13,607), accounting for 6.3% of the Karkal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 6.28 k (6,282), and the Christian female population is around 7.33 k (7,325).
Karkal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,85,994 | 86.07% |
| Christian | 13,607 | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 12,241 | 5.66% |
| Jain | 4,124 | 1.91% |
| Religion not stated | 45 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 34 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 27 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 19 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKarkal Urban Population
The Urban population of Karkal Tehsil is 32.68 k (32,681), with 15.91 k (15,910) being males and 16.77 k (16,771) being females, making up 15.12% of the Karkal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1055 females for every 1000 males.
Karkal Rural Population
The Rural population of Karkal Tehsil is 1.83 Lac (1,83,410), with 87.68 k (87,681) being males and 95.73 k (95,729) being females, making up 84.88% of the Karkal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1092 females for every 1000 males.
Karkal Literacy Rate
Karkal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.7% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karkal Tehsil is 91.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karkal Tehsil is 82.7 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karkal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.69%, while in the rural regions of Karkal Tehsil, it is around 85.62%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karkal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.7 | 91.09 | 82.7 |
| Urban Area | 92.69 | 95.26 | 90.27 |
| Rural Area | 85.62 | 90.33 | 81.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karkal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.77 | 90.42 | 81.52 |
| Christian | 93.06 | 95.12 | 91.32 |
| Muslim | 90.61 | 94.49 | 87.05 |
| Jain | 96.02 | 97.96 | 94.03 |
Karkal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karkal Tehsil is 19.83 k (19,827) with 9.84 k (9,840) males and 9.99 k (9,987) females, which is 9.18% of Karkal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Karkal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karkal Tehsil is 12.09 k (12,091) with 6.10 k (6,095) males and 6.00 k (5,996) females, which is 5.6% of Karkal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karkal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1087 |
| Urban Area | 1055 |
| Rural Area | 1092 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karkal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1084 |
| Christian | 1167 |
| Muslim | 1072 |
| Jain | 965 |
Karkal Area & Households
The Total Area of Karkal Tehsil is 1,074 Square KM, with a population density of 201 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karkal Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Karkal Tehsil are 49.The Total Number of households in Karkal Tehsil are 47.69 k(47,688).
Karkal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karkal Tehsil, there are about 1.05 Lac (1,05,191) workers, making up nearly 48.68% of the Karkal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 62.41 k (62,405) are male workers, and about 42.79 k (42,786) are female workers.
Karkal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.40 Lac (2,40,355) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.42 Lac (2,41,842) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,157) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.44 Lac (2,44,345) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,534) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,722) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.48 Lac (2,47,910) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.49 Lac (2,48,937) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,848) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.51 Lac (2,50,758) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.52 Lac (2,51,672) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.53 Lac (2,52,583) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,494) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karkal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.53 Lac (2,53,494), with a male population of 1.22 Lac (1,21,561) and a female population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,933). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Karkal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.