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Dakshina Kannada

ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ
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Area · — km²
Population · 20,89,649
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dakshina Kannada — district of Karnataka

Dakshina Kannada is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Dakshina Kannada

Coastal beauty, spice trade heritage, and Hindu temples on the Arabian Sea.

District HQ
Mangaluru

Must-visit places in Dakshina Kannada

monument

St. Aloysius Chapel

A 16th-century chapel in Mangaluru famous for its intricate Italian frescoes and baroque architecture.

  • temple
    Ujire Ananteshwara Temple

    Ancient Shiva temple in Ujire known for its detailed stone carvings and traditional South Indian architecture.

  • beach
    Mangalore Beach

    Popular coastal destination offering scenic views and proximity to the busy port city of Mangaluru.

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Then & Now

Dakshina Kannada district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,93,563
Census 2011 baseline
+17.8%
Population · 2026
12,87,771
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,25,243
Census 2011 baseline
+17.4%
Households · 2026
2,64,418
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 422 villages

Dakshina Kannada district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,41,484Census 2011
Female population
5,52,079Census 2011
Sex ratio
1020 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,25,243Census 2011
SC population
1,02,737Census 2011
ST population
65,844Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,87,771+17.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,64,418RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,68,551Census 2011
Cultivators
26,828Census 2011
Agri labourers
21,007Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Dakshina Kannada district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
77 of 422 villages have notable places mapped · 18%
  • Temple· 24
  • School· 18
  • Hospital· 12
  • College· 3
  • High school· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Dakshina Kannada district.

Browse by mandal

All 9 mandals of Dakshina Kannada

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

422 villages · 223 GPs
Sorted alphabetically
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Top villages in Dakshina Kannada

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dakshina Kannada

How many mandals and villages are in Dakshina Kannada district?

Dakshina Kannada district has 9 mandals and 422 revenue villages across 223 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district?

The district headquarters of Dakshina Kannada is —.

What is the pincode of Dakshina Kannada district?

Dakshina Kannada district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Dakshina Kannada may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dakshina Kannada fall under?

Dakshina Kannada district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dakshina Kannada district?

Dakshina Kannada district had a population of 20,89,649 per the 2011 Census, across 422 villages.

When was Dakshina Kannada district formed?

Dakshina Kannada district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dakshina Kannada district?

Major rivers in Dakshina Kannada district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Dakshina Kannada

KNN over PostGIS centroids
(6 nearest)