Davanagere
Davanagere is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Davanagere district is 5,924 km², which includes 5,780.31 km² of rural area and 143.69 km² of urban area. There are about 800 villages in Davanagere district.
For administrative convenience, Davanagere 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.
Harapanahalli is the largest taluka in davanagere district covering area of 1435.00 km² while Harihar is the smallest taluka in davanagere district covering area of 485.00 km². Davanagere is the most populous whereas Jagalur is the least populous taluka in davanagere district. There are 6 talukas in Davanagere district. Here is the list of all Davanagere Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Davanagere District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Channagiri | 1,210 | 3,02,317 |
| 2 | Davanagere | 958 | 6,81,979 |
| 3 | Harapanahalli | 1,435 | 3,02,003 |
| 4 | Harihar | 485 | 2,54,170 |
| 5 | Honnali | 866 | 2,33,206 |
| 6 | Jagalur | 970 | 1,71,822 |
Population of Davanagere District
The population of Davanagere 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 Davanagere, 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 | 19,45,497 | 13,16,487 | 6,29,010 |
| Total Male Population | 9,86,400 | 6,68,267 | 3,18,133 |
| Total Female Population | 9,59,097 | 6,48,220 | 3,10,877 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,17,731 | 1,47,770 | 69,961 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,11,793 | 75,951 | 35,842 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,05,938 | 71,819 | 34,119 |
| Literate Population | 13,08,540 | 8,38,823 | 4,69,717 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,20,637 | 4,71,688 | 2,48,949 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,87,903 | 3,67,135 | 2,20,768 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,36,957 | 4,77,664 | 1,59,293 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,65,763 | 1,96,579 | 69,184 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,71,194 | 2,81,085 | 90,109 |
| Households | 4,10,176 | 2,75,421 | 1,34,755 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Davanagere district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Davanagere district is 19,45,497, including 9,86,400 males and 9,59,097 females. In rural areas, it is 13,16,487, including 6,68,267 males and 6,48,220 females. In urban areas, it is 6,29,010, including 3,18,133 males and 3,10,877 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Davanagere district is 2,17,731, including 1,11,793 boys and 1,05,938 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,47,770, including 75,951 boys and 71,819 girls. In urban areas, it is 69,961, including 35,842 boys and 34,119 girls.
- Literate population in Davanagere district is around 13,08,540, including 7,20,637 males and 5,87,903 females. In rural areas, it is 8,38,823, including 4,71,688 males and 3,67,135 females. In urban areas, it is 4,69,717, including 2,48,949 males and 2,20,768 females.
- Illiterate population in Davanagere district is about 6,36,957, including 2,65,763 males and 3,71,194 females. In rural areas, it is 4,77,664, including 1,96,579 males and 2,81,085 females. In urban areas, it is 1,59,293, including 69,184 males and 90,109 females.
- There are about 4,10,176 households in Davanagere district, including 2,75,421 in rural areas and 1,34,755 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Davanagere. 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 | 3,92,595 | 3,15,926 | 76,669 |
| SC Male Population | 1,98,299 | 1,59,704 | 38,595 |
| SC Female Population | 1,94,296 | 1,56,222 | 38,074 |
| Total ST Population | 2,33,112 | 1,91,754 | 41,358 |
| ST Male Population | 1,17,808 | 96,936 | 20,872 |
| ST Female Population | 1,15,304 | 94,818 | 20,486 |
| Population Density | 328 / km² | 228 / km² | 4,378 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Davanagere district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Davanagere district is approximately 3,92,595, including 1,98,299 males and 1,94,296 females. In rural areas, it is 3,15,926, including 1,59,704 males and 1,56,222 females. In urban areas, it is 76,669, including 38,595 males and 38,074 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Davanagere district is about 2,33,112, including 1,17,808 males and 1,15,304 females. In rural areas, it is 1,91,754, including 96,936 males and 94,818 females. In urban areas, it is 41,358, including 20,872 males and 20,486 females.
- Overall population density of Davanagere district is around 328 people per km². Rural areas have about 228 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,378 people per km².