Karwar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karwar Tehsil has a population of 1.55 Lac (1,55,213) with 78.25 k (78,248) males and 76.97 k (76,965) females.The sex ratio in Karwar is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karwar Tehsil is 14.58 k (14,578) which is 9.39% of Karwar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karwar Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karwar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttara Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Karwar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karwar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.73 Lac (1,72,641), indicating a 11.23% increased from Karwar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 87.11 k, and the estimated female population is 85.53 k.
Karwar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karwar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.74 Lac (1,73,709), projecting a 11.92% increased from Karwar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 87.65 k, and the estimated female population is 86.06 k.
Karwar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Karwar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,530), accounting for 87.96% of the Karwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 69.07 k (69,067), and the Hindu female population is around 67.46 k (67,463).
Karwar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karwar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.08 k (11,082), accounting for 7.14% of the Karwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.45 k (5,448), and the Muslim female population is around 5.63 k (5,634).
Karwar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,36,530 | 87.96% |
| Muslim | 11,082 | 7.14% |
| Christian | 7,269 | 4.68% |
| Religion not stated | 119 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 112 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 61 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 22 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKarwar Urban Population
The Urban population of Karwar Tehsil is 81.54 k (81,542), with 40.97 k (40,969) being males and 40.57 k (40,573) being females, making up 52.54% of the Karwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Karwar Rural Population
The Rural population of Karwar Tehsil is 73.67 k (73,671), with 37.28 k (37,279) being males and 36.39 k (36,392) being females, making up 47.46% of the Karwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Karwar Literacy Rate
Karwar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karwar Tehsil is 94.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karwar Tehsil is 84.85 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karwar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.56%, while in the rural regions of Karwar Tehsil, it is around 86.94%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karwar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.91 | 94.9 | 84.85 |
| Urban Area | 92.56 | 96.15 | 88.97 |
| Rural Area | 86.94 | 93.53 | 80.2 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karwar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.54 | 94.82 | 84.15 |
| Muslim | 92.45 | 94.93 | 90.07 |
| Christian | 92.9 | 96.46 | 89.51 |
| Religion not stated | 89 | 91.84 | 86.27 |
Karwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karwar Tehsil is 7.23 k (7,232) with 3.66 k (3,660) males and 3.57 k (3,572) females, which is 4.66% of Karwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Karwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karwar Tehsil is 1.17 k (1,169) with 641 (641) males and 528 (528) females, which is 0.75% of Karwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 824 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karwar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 984 |
| Urban Area | 991 |
| Rural Area | 977 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karwar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 977 |
| Muslim | 1035 |
| Christian | 1047 |
| Religion not stated | 1052 |
Karwar Area & Households
The Total Area of Karwar Tehsil is 745 Square KM, with a population density of 208 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karwar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Karwar Tehsil are 51.The Total Number of households in Karwar Tehsil are 40.33 k(40,330).
Karwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karwar Tehsil, there are about 57.98 k (57,984) workers, making up nearly 37.36% of the Karwar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 44.90 k (44,895) are male workers, and about 13.09 k (13,089) are female workers.
Karwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,641) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,709) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,654) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.76 Lac (1,75,508) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,361) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,215) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,068) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,806) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,460) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.80 Lac (1,80,114) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.81 Lac (1,80,770) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,425) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,079) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karwar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.82 Lac (1,82,079), with a male population of 91.82 k (91,822) and a female population of 90.26 k (90,260). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Karwar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.