Dakshina Kannada Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Dakshina Kannada in 2025 | 2,380,528 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,178,746 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,201,782 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,089,649 |
| Male Population | 1,034,714 |
| Female Population | 1,054,935 |
| Area (km2) | 4,861 |
| Density/km2 | 430 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1,020 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 947 |
| Literates | 1,666,323 |
| Male Literates | 864,019 |
| Female Literates | 802,304 |
| Average Literacy | 88.57% |
| Male Literacy | 93.13% |
| Female Literacy | 84.13% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 208,297 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 106,985 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 101,312 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.97% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.34% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.60% |
Dakshina Kannada Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,403,854 |
67.18% |
1,599,270 |
| Muslims | 501,896 |
24.02% |
571,760 |
| Christian | 171,398 |
8.20% |
195,257 |
| Sikh | 525 |
0.03% |
598 |
| Buddhist | 445 |
0.02% |
507 |
| Jain | 10,397 |
0.50% |
11,844 |
| Not Stated | 996 |
0.05% |
1,135 |
| Others | 138 |
0.01% |
157 |
| Total | 2,089,649 |
100.00% |
2,380,528 |
City/Metros in Dakshina Kannada District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mangalore (Municipal Corporation) | 488,968 | 557,032 |