Udupi district, located in Karnataka, has an area of 3,582 sq.km. Its population is expected to be 1.23 million in 2021, which will be around 1.38 million by 2036. The growth rate was 5.85% in the decade between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio in 2011 was 1094 females per 1000 males. The urban population accounted for 28%. The population density was 329 people per sq.km. The majority of the population was living in the rural areas.
Quick Overview of Udupi District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Udupi
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 3,582 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,230,000
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,250,000
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,250,000
- 2036 Projected Population: 1,381,145
- 2011 Census Population: 1,177,361
- Population Growth Rate (2001–2011): 5.85%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1094 females/1000 males (urban: 1046, rural: 1114)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 958 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 329 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 28.37% (334,061)
- Rural Population (2011): 71.63% (843,300)
- Total Households (2011): 253,078
Historic Population & Growth (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 413,076 | – | 194,000 | 219,000 |
| 1911 | 425,607 | +3.03% | 202,000 | 224,000 |
| 1921 | 437,908 | +2.89% | 209,000 | 229,000 |
| 1931 | 466,756 | +6.59% | 220,000 | 247,000 |
| 1941 | 507,316 | +8.69% | 239,000 | 268,000 |
| 1951 | 575,817 | +13.50% | 268,000 | 308,000 |
| 1961 | 648,798 | +12.67% | 300,000 | 349,000 |
| 1971 | 775,647 | +19.55% | 362,000 | 413,000 |
| 1981 | 948,696 | +22.31% | 445,000 | 503,000 |
| 1991 | 1,038,099 | +9.42% | 486,000 | 552,000 |
| 2001 | 1,112,243 | +7.14% | 522,231 | 590,012 |
| 2011 | 1,177,361 | +5.85% | 562,131 | 615,230 |
Population Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,250,000 | 6.17% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,250,000 | 6.48% | 0.31% ↑ |
| 2036 | 1,381,145 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percent |
| Hindu | 1,009,179 | 85.72% |
| Muslim | 96,740 | 8.22% |
| Christian | 65,838 | 5.59% |
| Jain | 4,534 | 0.39% |
| Sikh | 232 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 161 | 0.01% |
| Not stated/others | 677 | 0.05% |
Urban & Rural Population, Sex Ratio, and Child Stats (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0–6) | Avg Literacy |
| Urban |
334,061 |
163,284 |
170,777 |
1046 |
952 |
28,867 |
92.13% |
| Rural |
843,300 |
398,847 |
444,453 |
1114 |
960 |
74,293 |
83.91% |
Literacy Rate (2011, by Gender, Area, Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total | 86.24% | 91.41% | 81.58% |
| Urban | 92.13% | 95.22% | 89.21% |
| Rural | 83.91% | 89.85% | 78.65% |
| Hindu | 85.01% | 90.64% | 79.93% |
| Muslim | 92.85% | 95.96% | 89.98% |
| Christian | 95.06% | 96.51% | 93.84% |
| Jain | 96.07% | 97.96% | 94.12% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 75,429 (6.41%), Sex ratio: 1040
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 52,897 (4.49%), Sex ratio: 1017
- Child (0–6): 103,160 (8.76%), sex ratio: 958
Sex Ratio by Area/Religion (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 1095 |
| Urban | 1046 |
| Rural | 1114 |
| Hindu | 1094 |
| Muslim | 1069 |
| Christian | 1170 |
| Jain | 966 |
Language Data (2011)
- Kannada: 42.70%
- Tulu: 31.44%
- Konkani: 12.16%
- Urdu: 4.61%
- Marathi: 2.83%
- Malayalam: 2.13%
- Beary: 2.01%
Workforce & Households
- Total Workers: 513,241 (43.59% total population), Male: 335,399, Female: 177,842
- Total Households: 253,078
- Houseless Population: 953 (320 families)
City, Village, Taluk/Subdistrict List
- Main taluks: Udupi, Kundapur, Karkala, Byndoor, Kapu, Hebri, Brahmavar (split in recent years)
- 233 villages, 20 towns
| City | Population | Male | Female |
|---|
| Udupi (Municipal Council) | 125,306 | 61,969 | 63,337 |
| Udupi (Urban Agglomeration) | 165,401 | 81,899 | 83,502 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Udupi population (2025/2036)?
A: 2025: 1,250,000; 2036: 1,381,145
- Q: Sex ratio (2011)?
A: 1094; urban: 1046; rural: 1114
- Q: Urban/rural split?
A: Urban: 28.37%; Rural: 71.63%
- Q: Religion stats?
A: Hindu: 85.72%; Muslim: 8.22%; Christian: 5.59%
- Q: SC/ST stats?
A: SC: 6.41% (75,429); ST: 4.49% (52,897)
- Q: Literacy rates?
A: 86.24% total; urban: 92.13%; rural: 83.91%; male/female split provided
- Q: Languages and dialects?
A: Kannada (42.7%), Tulu (31.44%), Konkani (12.16%), Urdu (4.61%), Marathi (2.83%), Malayalam (2.13%), Beary (2.01%)
- Q: Main cities/taluks?
A: Udupi, Kundapur, Karkala, Byndoor, Kapu, Hebri, Brahmavar
- Q: Rainfall and climate feature?
A: 4,200–4,500 mm avg/year; record monsoon years 2016, 2020; one of India’s wettest districts
- Q: Major economic/industrial facts?
A: Power, tile/fish/cashews, banking & finance, coconut, food, crafts, petroleum, windmill
- Q: Notables from Udupi?
A: Shivaram Karanth, Guru Dutt, Oscar Fernandes, Udupi Ramachandra Rao, T.M.A. Pai, etc.