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Kodagu District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Kodagu, a district of Karnataka has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Karnataka. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Kodagu District of Karnataka.

In 2011, Kodagu had population of 554,519 of which male and female were 274,608 and 279,911 respectively. In 2001 census, Kodagu had a population of 548,561 of which males were 274,831 and remaining 273,730 were females. Kodagu District population constituted 0.91 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Kodagu District was at 1.04 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 1.09 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Kodagu District recorded increase of 12.31 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Kodagu Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Kodagu in 2011 were 82.61 compared to 82.61 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 87.19 and 78.14 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 83.70 and 72.26 in Kodagu District. Total literate in Kodagu District were 412,877 of which male and female were 215,302 and 197,575 respectively. In 2001, Kodagu District had 373,541 in its district.


Kodagu Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Kodagu, it stood at 1019 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 996. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 978 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 977 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Kodagu District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 80.97 % 448,986
Muslims 15.74 % 87,274
Christian 3.09 % 17,130
Sikh 0.03 % 139
Buddhist 0.02 % 126
Jain 0.05 % 250
Others 0.04 % 220
Not Stated 0.07 % 394

Kodagu Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Kodagu district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Kodagu was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Kodagu 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 554,519 5.55 Lakhs
2021 559,600 5.60 Lakhs
2022 560,000 5.60 Lakhs
2023 560,400 5.60 Lakhs
2024 560,700 5.61 Lakhs
2025 561,000 5.61 Lakhs
2026 561,200 5.61 Lakhs
2027 561,400 5.61 Lakhs
2028 561,600 5.62 Lakhs
2029 561,700 5.62 Lakhs
2030 561,800 5.62 Lakhs
2031 561,900 5.62 Lakhs

Kodagu Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 5.55 Lakhs 5.49 Lakhs
Actual Population 554,519 548,561
Male 274,608 274,831
Female 279,911 273,730
Population Growth 1.09% 12.31%
Area Sq. Km 4,102 4,102
Density/km2 135 134
Proportion to Karnataka Population 0.91% 1.04%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 1019 996
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 978 977
Average Literacy 82.61 77.99
Male Literacy 87.19 83.70
Female Literacy 78.14 72.26
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 54,733 69,574
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 9.87% 12.68%

Kodagu Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Kodagu. There were total 54,733 children under age of 0-6 against 69,574 of 2001 census. Of total 54,733 male and female were 27,676 and 27,057 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 978 compared to 977 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 9.87 percent of Kodagu District compared to 12.68 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.81 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Kodagu Houseless Data

In 2011, total 421 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Kodagu district of Karnataka. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,629. This approx 0.29376811254439% of total population of Kodagu district.


Kodagu District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Kodagu district for 2011 is 135 people per sq. km. In 2001, Kodagu district density was at 134 people per sq. km. Kodagu district administers 4,102 square kilometers of areas.


Kodagu District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Kodagu population for 2011 census, 14.61 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 80,988 people lives in urban areas of which males are 40,447 and females are 40,541. Sex Ratio in urban region of Kodagu district is 1002 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Kodagu district was 974 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 7,952 of which males and females were 4,028 and 3,924. This child population figure of Kodagu district is 9.96 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Kodagu district as per census 2011 is 91.48 % of which males and females are 94.41 % and 88.58 % literates respectively. In actual number 66,816 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 34,382 and 32,434 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 85.39 % population of Kodagu districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Kodagu district population living in rural areas is 473,531 of which males and females are 234,161 and 239,370 respectively. In rural areas of Kodagu district, sex ratio is 1022 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Kodagu district is considered, figure is 978 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 46,781 in rural areas of which males were 23,648 and females were 23,133. The child population comprises 10.10 % of total rural population of Kodagu district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Kodagu district is 81.09 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 85.94 and 76.37 percent respectively. In total, 346,061 people were literate of which males and females were 180,920 and 165,141 respectively.

All details regarding Kodagu District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Kodagu District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 85.39 % 14.61 %
Total Population 473,531 80,988
Male Population 234,161 40,447
Female Population 239,370 40,541
Sex Ratio 1022 1002
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 978 974
Child Population (0-6) 46,781 7,952
Male Child(0-6) 23,648 4,028
Female Child(0-6) 23,133 3,924
Child Percentage (0-6) 9.88 % 9.82 %
Male Child Percentage 10.10 % 9.96 %
Female Child Percentage 9.66 % 9.68 %
Literates 346,061 66,816
Male Literates 180,920 34,382
Female Literates 165,141 32,434
Average Literacy 81.09 % 91.48 %
Male Literacy 85.94 % 94.41 %
Female Literacy 76.37 % 88.58 %

City/Metros in Kodagu District

Urban Agglomerations inside Kodagu District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Kodagu District
Cities inside Kodagu District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Kodagu District