Dakshina Kannada
Dakshina Kannada is a district in the Karnataka State of India. Total area of Dakshina Kannada is 4,861 km² including 4,309.74 km² rural area and 551.26 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Dakshina Kannada has a population of 20,89,649 peoples, out of which urban population is 9,96,086 while rural population is 10,93,563. Dakshina Kannada has a sex ratio of approximately 1019 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 430 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,39,733 houses in the district, including 2,14,490 urban houses and 2,25,243 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 331 villages in dakshina kannada district.
The Dakshina Kannada district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Beltangadi is the largest taluka in dakshina kannada district covering area of 1382.00 km² while Bantval is the smallest taluka in dakshina kannada district covering area of 740.00 km². Mangalore is the most populous whereas Sulya is the least populous taluka in dakshina kannada district. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bantval | 740 | 3,95,380 |
| 2 | Beltangadi | 1,382 | 2,66,589 |
| 3 | Mangalore | 865 | 9,94,602 |
| 4 | Puttur | 1,027 | 2,87,851 |
| 5 | Sulya | 847 | 1,45,227 |
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 |
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 |