Udupi
Udupi is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Udupi district is 3,582 km², which includes 3,338.33 km² of rural area and 243.67 km² of urban area. There are about 233 villages in Udupi district.
For administrative convenience, Udupi 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 3 talukas in Udupi district. Here is the list of all Udupi Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Udupi District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karkal | 1,074 | 2,16,091 |
| 2 | Kundapura | 1,569 | 3,98,471 |
| 3 | Udupi | 939 | 5,62,799 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kundapura is the largest taluka in udupi district, covering an area of 1569.00 km², while Udupi is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 939.00 km². Udupi is the most populous, whereas Karkal is the least populous taluka in udupi district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kundapura | Udupi |
| Smallest Tehsil | Udupi | Udupi |
Population of Udupi District
The population of Udupi 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 Udupi, 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 | 11,77,361 | 8,43,300 | 3,34,061 |
| Total Male Population | 5,62,131 | 3,98,847 | 1,63,284 |
| Total Female Population | 6,15,230 | 4,44,453 | 1,70,777 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,03,160 | 74,293 | 28,867 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,689 | 37,902 | 14,787 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,471 | 36,391 | 14,080 |
| Literate Population | 9,26,429 | 6,45,246 | 2,81,183 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,65,704 | 3,24,309 | 1,41,395 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,60,725 | 3,20,937 | 1,39,788 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,50,932 | 1,98,054 | 52,878 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 96,427 | 74,538 | 21,889 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,54,505 | 1,23,516 | 30,989 |
| Households | 2,53,078 | 1,77,529 | 75,549 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Udupi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Udupi district is 11,77,361, including 5,62,131 males and 6,15,230 females. In rural areas, it is 8,43,300, including 3,98,847 males and 4,44,453 females. In urban areas, it is 3,34,061, including 1,63,284 males and 1,70,777 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Udupi district is 1,03,160, including 52,689 boys and 50,471 girls. In rural areas, it is 74,293, including 37,902 boys and 36,391 girls. In urban areas, it is 28,867, including 14,787 boys and 14,080 girls.
- Literate population in Udupi district is around 9,26,429, including 4,65,704 males and 4,60,725 females. In rural areas, it is 6,45,246, including 3,24,309 males and 3,20,937 females. In urban areas, it is 2,81,183, including 1,41,395 males and 1,39,788 females.
- Illiterate population in Udupi district is about 2,50,932, including 96,427 males and 1,54,505 females. In rural areas, it is 1,98,054, including 74,538 males and 1,23,516 females. In urban areas, it is 52,878, including 21,889 males and 30,989 females.
- There are about 2,53,078 households in Udupi district, including 1,77,529 in rural areas and 75,549 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Udupi. 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 | 75,429 | 55,996 | 19,433 |
| SC Male Population | 36,988 | 27,453 | 9,535 |
| SC Female Population | 38,441 | 28,543 | 9,898 |
| Total ST Population | 52,897 | 41,596 | 11,301 |
| ST Male Population | 26,228 | 20,630 | 5,598 |
| ST Female Population | 26,669 | 20,966 | 5,703 |
| Population Density | 329 / km² | 253 / km² | 1,371 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Udupi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Udupi district is approximately 75,429, including 36,988 males and 38,441 females. In rural areas, it is 55,996, including 27,453 males and 28,543 females. In urban areas, it is 19,433, including 9,535 males and 9,898 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Udupi district is about 52,897, including 26,228 males and 26,669 females. In rural areas, it is 41,596, including 20,630 males and 20,966 females. In urban areas, it is 11,301, including 5,598 males and 5,703 females.
- Overall population density of Udupi district is around 329 people per km². Rural areas have about 253 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,371 people per km².