Dharwad

Dharwad is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Dharwad district is 4,260 km², which includes 3,958.91 km² of rural area and 301.09 km² of urban area. There are about 361 villages in Dharwad district.

For administrative convenience, Dharwad 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 Dharwad district. Here is the list of all Dharwad Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Dharwad District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Dharwad1,0152,49,993
2Hubli6231,42,807
3Kalghatgi6841,54,659
4Kundgol6481,65,568
5Navalgund1,0771,90,208

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Navalgund Area not under any Sub-district
Smallest Tehsil Area not under any Sub-district Area not under any Sub-district

Population of Dharwad District

The population of Dharwad 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 Dharwad, 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 18,47,023 7,97,484 10,49,539
Total Male Population 9,37,206 4,09,416 5,27,790
Total Female Population 9,09,817 3,88,068 5,21,749
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,19,942 1,01,160 1,18,782
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,13,127 52,331 60,796
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,06,815 48,829 57,986
Literate Population 13,01,664 5,01,954 7,99,710
Literate Male Population 7,11,776 2,89,171 4,22,605
Literate Female Population 5,89,888 2,12,783 3,77,105
Illiterate Population 5,45,359 2,95,530 2,49,829
Illiterate Male Population 2,25,430 1,20,245 1,05,185
Illiterate Female Population 3,19,929 1,75,285 1,44,644
Households 3,82,700 1,60,674 2,22,026

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

  • Total population of Dharwad district is 18,47,023, including 9,37,206 males and 9,09,817 females. In rural areas, it is 7,97,484, including 4,09,416 males and 3,88,068 females. In urban areas, it is 10,49,539, including 5,27,790 males and 5,21,749 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Dharwad district is 2,19,942, including 1,13,127 boys and 1,06,815 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,01,160, including 52,331 boys and 48,829 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,18,782, including 60,796 boys and 57,986 girls.
  • Literate population in Dharwad district is around 13,01,664, including 7,11,776 males and 5,89,888 females. In rural areas, it is 5,01,954, including 2,89,171 males and 2,12,783 females. In urban areas, it is 7,99,710, including 4,22,605 males and 3,77,105 females.
  • Illiterate population in Dharwad district is about 5,45,359, including 2,25,430 males and 3,19,929 females. In rural areas, it is 2,95,530, including 1,20,245 males and 1,75,285 females. In urban areas, it is 2,49,829, including 1,05,185 males and 1,44,644 females.
  • There are about 3,82,700 households in Dharwad district, including 1,60,674 in rural areas and 2,22,026 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dharwad. 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 1,77,855 71,387 1,06,468
SC Male Population 89,137 36,366 52,771
SC Female Population 88,718 35,021 53,697
Total ST Population 87,548 50,089 37,459
ST Male Population 44,173 25,586 18,587
ST Female Population 43,375 24,503 18,872
Population Density 434 / km² 201 / km² 3,486 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dharwad district is approximately 1,77,855, including 89,137 males and 88,718 females. In rural areas, it is 71,387, including 36,366 males and 35,021 females. In urban areas, it is 1,06,468, including 52,771 males and 53,697 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dharwad district is about 87,548, including 44,173 males and 43,375 females. In rural areas, it is 50,089, including 25,586 males and 24,503 females. In urban areas, it is 37,459, including 18,587 males and 18,872 females.
  • Overall population density of Dharwad district is around 434 people per km². Rural areas have about 201 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,486 people per km².