Kundapura Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kundapura Tehsil has a population of 3.98 Lac (3,98,471) with 1.88 Lac (1,87,586) males and 2.11 Lac (2,10,885) females.The sex ratio in Kundapura is 1125, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kundapura Tehsil is 36.26 k (36,263) which is 9.1% of Kundapura Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kundapura Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kundapura Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Udupi District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Kundapura Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kundapura Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.43 Lac (4,43,213), indicating a 11.23% increased from Kundapura 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.34 Lac.
Kundapura Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kundapura Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.46 Lac (4,45,955), projecting a 11.92% increased from Kundapura 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.36 Lac.
Kundapura Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kundapura Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.53 Lac (3,53,148), accounting for 88.63% of the Kundapura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.66 Lac (1,65,570), and the Hindu female population is around 1.88 Lac (1,87,578).
Kundapura Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kundapura Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 31.51 k (31,508), accounting for 7.91% of the Kundapura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.30 k (15,301), and the Muslim female population is around 16.21 k (16,207).
Kundapura Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,53,148 | 88.63% |
| Muslim | 31,508 | 7.91% |
| Christian | 13,472 | 3.38% |
| Religion not stated | 136 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 103 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 50 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 32 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 22 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKundapura Urban Population
The Urban population of Kundapura Tehsil is 40.67 k (40,673), with 19.73 k (19,727) being males and 20.95 k (20,946) being females, making up 10.21% of the Kundapura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1062 females for every 1000 males.
Kundapura Rural Population
The Rural population of Kundapura Tehsil is 3.58 Lac (3,57,798), with 1.68 Lac (1,67,859) being males and 1.90 Lac (1,89,939) being females, making up 89.79% of the Kundapura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1132 females for every 1000 males.
Kundapura Literacy Rate
Kundapura Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kundapura Tehsil is 88.56 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kundapura Tehsil is 75.56 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kundapura Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.49%, while in the rural regions of Kundapura Tehsil, it is around 80.73%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kundapura
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.63 | 88.56 | 75.56 |
| Urban Area | 89.49 | 93.65 | 85.61 |
| Rural Area | 80.73 | 87.96 | 74.45 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kundapura
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.2 | 87.59 | 73.77 |
| Muslim | 92.51 | 96.23 | 89.06 |
| Christian | 94.66 | 95.9 | 93.5 |
| Religion not stated | 73.98 | 78.26 | 68.52 |
Kundapura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kundapura Tehsil is 22.76 k (22,759) with 11.15 k (11,151) males and 11.61 k (11,608) females, which is 5.71% of Kundapura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Kundapura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kundapura Tehsil is 14.72 k (14,719) with 7.21 k (7,214) males and 7.51 k (7,505) females, which is 3.69% of Kundapura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kundapura
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1125 |
| Urban Area | 1062 |
| Rural Area | 1132 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kundapura
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1133 |
| Muslim | 1060 |
| Christian | 1061 |
| Religion not stated | 744 |
Kundapura Area & Households
The Total Area of Kundapura Tehsil is 1,569 Square KM, with a population density of 254 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kundapura Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kundapura Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Kundapura Tehsil are 79.57 k(79,573).
Kundapura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kundapura Tehsil, there are about 1.66 Lac (1,65,779) workers, making up nearly 41.6% of the Kundapura Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.11 Lac (1,10,843) are male workers, and about 54.94 k (54,936) are female workers.
Kundapura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.43 Lac (4,43,213) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.46 Lac (4,45,955) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.48 Lac (4,48,380) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.51 Lac (4,50,571) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.53 Lac (4,52,763) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.55 Lac (4,54,954) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.57 Lac (4,57,145) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.59 Lac (4,59,039) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.61 Lac (4,60,718) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.62 Lac (4,62,397) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.64 Lac (4,64,083) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.66 Lac (4,65,762) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.67 Lac (4,67,441) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kundapura Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.67 Lac (4,67,441), with a male population of 2.20 Lac (2,20,126) and a female population of 2.47 Lac (2,47,312). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Kundapura Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.