According to the latest Indian census in 2011, every square kilometer in the southern state of Karnataka was inhabited by 319 people, up from 101 in 1951. The highest population density in the state was in Bangalore.

As per the Indian census data of 2011, about 83 percent of the male population in the southern state of Karnataka knew how to read or write. During the same year, the female literacy rate was at 68 percent in the state.

Census: Population: Karnataka data was reported at 61,095,297.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 52,850,562.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka data is updated decadal, averaging 21,494,364.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61,095,297.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 13,054,754.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.

319 (People per square kilometer) in 2011. Notes: a. Includes estimated population of Paomata, Mao Maram and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati District of Manipur for 2001. b. For working out the density of India and Jammu & Kashmir the entire area and population of those portions of Jammu & Kashmir which are under illegal occupation of Pakistan and China have not been taken into account. c. India figures include estimated figures for those of the three sub-divisions viz. Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul of Senapati district of Manipur as population census 2001 in these three subdivisions were cancelled due to technical and administrative reasons although a population census was carried out in this sub-division as per schedule.

Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka: Urban data was reported at 10.200 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.800 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 12.100 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.800 NA in 1998 and a record low of 10.200 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAH004: Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: by States.

In 2024, the population of Bengaluru was estimated to be 14 million, an increase of about two percent from the previous year's estimates. The southern Indian city, capital of Karnataka, is the 4th most populous in the country, after Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Karnataka data was reported at 1,142,647.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,009,164.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Karnataka data is updated decadal, averaging 1,075,905.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,142,647.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,009,164.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Christian: Karnataka data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE004: Census: Population: by Religion: Christian.

68.115 (Number) in 2024.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Davangere data was reported at 434,971.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 364,523.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Davangere data is updated decadal, averaging 67,071.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 434,971.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 10,074.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Karnataka: Davangere data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Bangalore, India metro area from 1950 to 2025. United Nations population projections are also included through the year 2035.

According to the 76th round of the NSO survey conducted between July and December 2018, results showed a higher presence of multiple disabilities in the country. In Karnataka, the share of males with disability was the highest in rural areas of the state at three percent. The National Statistical Office (NSO) is the statistical wing of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), mainly responsible for laying down standards for statistical analysis, data collection, and implementation.

Bangalore's population in financial year 2020 amounted to over 24 million. Urban Bangalore accounted for about 10 million of the total that year. The south Indian city is the capital of Karnataka, where the recorded population that year was over 66 million.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Female data was reported at 4,058,151.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,712,885.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 465,775.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,058,151.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 79,974.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Karnataka: Bangalore: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Population density in the Malaprabha (K4) sub-basin area. The dataset, calculated as number of people per hectare, is derived from the WorldPop datasets (https://www.worldpop.org/)

The literacy rate among females living in rural areas in Karnataka was around 60 percent in 2011. The literacy rate among males was higher than females in the state. Literacy rate disparity
Low literacy rates among rural areas of the country are mainly due to a lack of adequate facilities for education. The presence of a school in the vicinity does not guarantee the availability of resources in terms of functional toilets and access to drinking water. Even though there is free and compulsory education for children below 14 years, the necessity of money pars educational needs in many rural areas. Leading district with colleges
The urban district of the capital city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, had about 880 colleges as of 2019. Bengaluru is known for its wide range of national, international, and professional levels of education. The city, as a hub for various companies and industries, is promising for graduates and a popular destination for students.

Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka data was reported at 6.200 NA in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 6.200 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka data is updated yearly, averaging 7.100 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.900 NA in 1998 and a record low of 6.200 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Death Rate: per 1000 Population: Karnataka data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAH003: Vital Statistics: Death Rate: by States.

According to the 76th round of the NSO survey conducted between July and December 2018, Karnataka had a higher percentage of disabled men with a certificate of disability at 46 percent. The disability certificate was issued by the medical board to persons with more than 40 percent of any disability. This provides eligibility to apply for facilities, concessions and other benefits provided under various schemes.

Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Karnataka data was reported at 51,317,472.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 44,321,279.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Karnataka data is updated decadal, averaging 47,819,375.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51,317,472.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 44,321,279.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu: Karnataka data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE002: Census: Population: by Religion: Hindu.

Census: Population: Karnataka: Beltangadi data was reported at 7,746.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,305.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Karnataka: Beltangadi data is updated decadal, averaging 7,305.000 Person from Mar 1981 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,746.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 5,668.000 Person in 03-01-1981. Census: Population: Karnataka: Beltangadi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC016: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Karnataka.

Comprehensive population and demographic data for Danakanadoddi Village