Dakshina Kannada

Dakshina Kannada is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Dakshina Kannada district is 4,861 km², which includes 4,309.74 km² of rural area and 551.26 km² of urban area. There are about 331 villages in Dakshina Kannada district.

For administrative convenience, Dakshina Kannada district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 5 talukas in Dakshina Kannada district. Here is the list of all Dakshina Kannada Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Dakshina Kannada District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Bantval7403,95,380
2Beltangadi1,3822,66,589
3Mangalore8659,94,602
4Puttur1,0272,87,851
5Sulya8471,45,227

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Beltangadi is the largest taluka in dakshina kannada district, covering an area of 1382.00 km², while Bantval is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 740.00 km². Mangalore is the most populous, whereas Sulya is the least populous taluka in dakshina kannada district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Beltangadi Mangalore
Smallest Tehsil Bantval Bantval

Population of Dakshina Kannada District

The population of Dakshina Kannada offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Dakshina Kannada, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 20,89,649 10,93,563 9,96,086
Total Male Population 10,34,714 5,41,484 4,93,230
Total Female Population 10,54,935 5,52,079 5,02,856
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,08,297 1,11,076 97,221
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,06,985 56,932 50,053
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,01,312 54,144 47,168
Literate Population 16,66,323 8,38,316 8,28,007
Literate Male Population 8,64,019 4,40,804 4,23,215
Literate Female Population 8,02,304 3,97,512 4,04,792
Illiterate Population 4,23,326 2,55,247 1,68,079
Illiterate Male Population 1,70,695 1,00,680 70,015
Illiterate Female Population 2,52,631 1,54,567 98,064
Households 4,39,733 2,25,243 2,14,490

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dakshina Kannada district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Dakshina Kannada district is 20,89,649, including 10,34,714 males and 10,54,935 females. In rural areas, it is 10,93,563, including 5,41,484 males and 5,52,079 females. In urban areas, it is 9,96,086, including 4,93,230 males and 5,02,856 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Dakshina Kannada district is 2,08,297, including 1,06,985 boys and 1,01,312 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,11,076, including 56,932 boys and 54,144 girls. In urban areas, it is 97,221, including 50,053 boys and 47,168 girls.
  • Literate population in Dakshina Kannada district is around 16,66,323, including 8,64,019 males and 8,02,304 females. In rural areas, it is 8,38,316, including 4,40,804 males and 3,97,512 females. In urban areas, it is 8,28,007, including 4,23,215 males and 4,04,792 females.
  • Illiterate population in Dakshina Kannada district is about 4,23,326, including 1,70,695 males and 2,52,631 females. In rural areas, it is 2,55,247, including 1,00,680 males and 1,54,567 females. In urban areas, it is 1,68,079, including 70,015 males and 98,064 females.
  • There are about 4,39,733 households in Dakshina Kannada district, including 2,25,243 in rural areas and 2,14,490 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dakshina Kannada. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 1,48,178 1,02,737 45,441
SC Male Population 73,324 51,082 22,242
SC Female Population 74,854 51,655 23,199
Total ST Population 82,268 65,844 16,424
ST Male Population 40,961 32,782 8,179
ST Female Population 41,307 33,062 8,245
Population Density 430 / km² 254 / km² 1,807 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dakshina Kannada district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dakshina Kannada district is approximately 1,48,178, including 73,324 males and 74,854 females. In rural areas, it is 1,02,737, including 51,082 males and 51,655 females. In urban areas, it is 45,441, including 22,242 males and 23,199 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dakshina Kannada district is about 82,268, including 40,961 males and 41,307 females. In rural areas, it is 65,844, including 32,782 males and 33,062 females. In urban areas, it is 16,424, including 8,179 males and 8,245 females.
  • Overall population density of Dakshina Kannada district is around 430 people per km². Rural areas have about 254 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,807 people per km².