Honavar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Honavar Tehsil has a population of 1.66 Lac (1,66,264) with 83.20 k (83,196) males and 83.07 k (83,068) females.The sex ratio in Honavar is 999, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Honavar Tehsil is 15.86 k (15,861) which is 9.54% of Honavar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Honavar Tehsil is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Honavar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttara Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Honavar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Honavar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.85 Lac (1,84,933), indicating a 11.23% increased from Honavar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.62 k, and the estimated female population is 92.31 k.
Honavar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Honavar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,86,077), projecting a 11.92% increased from Honavar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.20 k, and the estimated female population is 92.88 k.
Honavar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Honavar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.35 Lac (1,35,232), accounting for 81.34% of the Honavar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.75 k (67,748), and the Hindu female population is around 67.48 k (67,484).
Honavar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Honavar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 18.89 k (18,887), accounting for 11.36% of the Honavar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.45 k (9,450), and the Muslim female population is around 9.44 k (9,437).
Honavar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,35,232 | 81.34% |
| Muslim | 18,887 | 11.36% |
| Christian | 11,883 | 7.15% |
| Jain | 168 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 51 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 25 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHonavar Urban Population
The Urban population of Honavar Tehsil is 19.11 k (19,109), with 9.53 k (9,526) being males and 9.58 k (9,583) being females, making up 11.49% of the Honavar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Honavar Rural Population
The Rural population of Honavar Tehsil is 1.47 Lac (1,47,155), with 73.67 k (73,670) being males and 73.49 k (73,485) being females, making up 88.51% of the Honavar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Honavar Literacy Rate
Honavar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.2% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Honavar Tehsil is 89.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Honavar Tehsil is 78.75 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Honavar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.29%, while in the rural regions of Honavar Tehsil, it is around 83.01%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Honavar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.2 | 89.67 | 78.75 |
| Urban Area | 93.29 | 96.35 | 90.29 |
| Rural Area | 83.01 | 88.81 | 77.23 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Honavar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.93 | 88.87 | 76.99 |
| Muslim | 92.62 | 94.54 | 90.73 |
| Christian | 86.03 | 91.59 | 80.59 |
| Jain | 85.14 | 89.87 | 79.71 |
Honavar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Honavar Tehsil is 7.61 k (7,612) with 3.80 k (3,802) males and 3.81 k (3,810) females, which is 4.58% of Honavar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Honavar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Honavar Tehsil is 377 (377) with 184 (184) males and 193 (193) females, which is 0.23% of Honavar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1049 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Honavar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 999 |
| Urban Area | 1006 |
| Rural Area | 998 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Honavar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 997 |
| Muslim | 999 |
| Christian | 1025 |
| Jain | 867 |
Honavar Area & Households
The Total Area of Honavar Tehsil is 754 Square KM, with a population density of 221 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Honavar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Honavar Tehsil are 93.The Total Number of households in Honavar Tehsil are 37.75 k(37,750).
Honavar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Honavar Tehsil, there are about 68.88 k (68,877) workers, making up nearly 41.43% of the Honavar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.07 k (51,073) are male workers, and about 17.80 k (17,804) are female workers.
Honavar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,933) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,077) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,089) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,003) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,918) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,832) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,747) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,536) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,237) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,938) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,641) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,342) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.95 Lac (1,95,042) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Honavar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.95 Lac (1,95,042), with a male population of 97.63 k (97,628) and a female population of 97.42 k (97,417). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Honavar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.