Dharwad Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Dharwad in 2025 | 2,104,129 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,067,665 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,036,464 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 1,847,023 |
| Male Population | 937,206 |
| Female Population | 909,817 |
| Area (km2) | 4,260 |
| Density/km2 | 434 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 971 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 944 |
| Literates | 1,301,664 |
| Male Literates | 711,776 |
| Female Literates | 589,888 |
| Average Literacy | 80.00% |
| Male Literacy | 86.37% |
| Female Literacy | 73.46% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 219,942 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 113,127 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 106,815 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.91% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.07% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.74% |
Dharwad Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,390,020 |
75.26% |
1,583,511 |
| Muslims | 386,834 |
20.94% |
440,681 |
| Christian | 28,747 |
1.56% |
32,749 |
| Sikh | 1,486 |
0.08% |
1,693 |
| Buddhist | 715 |
0.04% |
815 |
| Jain | 29,037 |
1.57% |
33,079 |
| Not Stated | 7,436 |
0.40% |
8,471 |
| Others | 2,748 |
0.15% |
3,131 |
| Total | 1,847,023 |
100.00% |
2,104,129 |
City/Metros in Dharwad District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Hubli and Dharwad (Municipal Corporation) | 943,788 | 1,075,163 |