Bhatkal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bhatkal Tehsil has a population of 1.62 Lac (1,61,576) with 80.75 k (80,753) males and 80.82 k (80,823) females.The sex ratio in Bhatkal is 1001, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhatkal Tehsil is 18.05 k (18,052) which is 11.17% of Bhatkal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhatkal Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhatkal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttara Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Bhatkal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bhatkal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.80 Lac (1,79,719), indicating a 11.23% increased from Bhatkal 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 89.90 k, and the estimated female population is 89.82 k.
Bhatkal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bhatkal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.81 Lac (1,80,831), projecting a 11.92% increased from Bhatkal 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 90.46 k, and the estimated female population is 90.37 k.
Bhatkal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhatkal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,369), accounting for 64.59% of the Bhatkal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 52.44 k (52,436), and the Hindu female population is around 51.93 k (51,933).
Bhatkal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhatkal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 53.63 k (53,631), accounting for 33.19% of the Bhatkal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 26.56 k (26,563), and the Muslim female population is around 27.07 k (27,068).
Bhatkal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,04,369 | 64.59% |
| Muslim | 53,631 | 33.19% |
| Christian | 3,305 | 2.05% |
| Jain | 202 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 34 | 0.02% |
| Religion not stated | 22 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBhatkal Urban Population
The Urban population of Bhatkal Tehsil is 49.73 k (49,730), with 25.17 k (25,168) being males and 24.56 k (24,562) being females, making up 30.78% of the Bhatkal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Bhatkal Rural Population
The Rural population of Bhatkal Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,11,846), with 55.59 k (55,585) being males and 56.26 k (56,261) being females, making up 69.22% of the Bhatkal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Bhatkal Literacy Rate
Bhatkal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.35% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhatkal Tehsil is 88.93 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhatkal Tehsil is 77.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhatkal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.28%, while in the rural regions of Bhatkal Tehsil, it is around 79.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhatkal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.35 | 88.93 | 77.82 |
| Urban Area | 93.28 | 95.74 | 90.78 |
| Rural Area | 79.1 | 85.96 | 72.36 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhatkal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.08 | 85.53 | 70.59 |
| Muslim | 94.07 | 95.85 | 92.35 |
| Christian | 86.67 | 92.98 | 80.65 |
| Jain | 92.53 | 95.18 | 90.11 |
Bhatkal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhatkal Tehsil is 14.34 k (14,342) with 7.17 k (7,170) males and 7.17 k (7,172) females, which is 8.88% of Bhatkal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Bhatkal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhatkal Tehsil is 9.17 k (9,167) with 4.52 k (4,519) males and 4.65 k (4,648) females, which is 5.67% of Bhatkal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1029 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhatkal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1001 |
| Urban Area | 976 |
| Rural Area | 1013 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhatkal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 991 |
| Muslim | 1020 |
| Christian | 1044 |
| Jain | 1041 |
Bhatkal Area & Households
The Total Area of Bhatkal Tehsil is 351 Square KM, with a population density of 460 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhatkal Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhatkal Tehsil are 59.The Total Number of households in Bhatkal Tehsil are 30.53 k(30,529).
Bhatkal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhatkal Tehsil, there are about 56.55 k (56,554) workers, making up nearly 35% of the Bhatkal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.39 k (45,391) are male workers, and about 11.16 k (11,163) are female workers.
Bhatkal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.80 Lac (1,79,719) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.81 Lac (1,80,831) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.82 Lac (1,81,814) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.83 Lac (1,82,702) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,591) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.84 Lac (1,84,480) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,368) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,136) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,817) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,498) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,181) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,862) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,543) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhatkal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.90 Lac (1,89,543), with a male population of 94.76 k (94,761) and a female population of 94.78 k (94,784). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Bhatkal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.