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Davangere

ದಾವಣಗೆರೆ
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Area · — km²
Population · 19,45,497
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Davangere — district of Karnataka

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

District at a glance

About Davangere

Silk production, textiles, and cotton mills; known as the Manchester of South India.

District HQ
Davangere

Must-visit places in Davangere

fort

Davangere Fort

Historical fort built by the Bahmani Sultanate, reflecting the region's medieval heritage.

  • fort
    Jagalur Fort

    Ancient fort in Jagalur town, part of the district's historical monuments and defense structures.

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Then & Now

Davangere district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,61,523
Census 2011 baseline
+12.9%
Population · 2026
11,98,568
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,25,874
Census 2011 baseline
+4.6%
Households · 2026
2,36,339
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 · 873 villages

Davangere 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
5,37,869Census 2011
Female population
5,23,654Census 2011
Sex ratio
974 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,25,874Census 2011
SC population
2,46,428Census 2011
ST population
1,48,337Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
11,98,568+12.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,36,339RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,07,551Census 2011
Cultivators
1,68,029Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,58,549Census 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 Davangere district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
88 of 873 villages have notable places mapped · 10%
  • Temple· 31
  • Hospital· 14
  • School· 10
  • College· 2
  • PHC· 2
  • High school· 1

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

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All 6 mandals of Davangere

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873 villages · 194 GPs
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Top villages in Davangere

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Davangere

How many mandals and villages are in Davangere district?

Davangere district has 6 mandals and 873 revenue villages across 194 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Davangere district?

The district headquarters of Davangere is —.

What is the pincode of Davangere district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Davangere fall under?

Davangere district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Davangere district?

Davangere district had a population of 19,45,497 per the 2011 Census, across 873 villages.

When was Davangere district formed?

Davangere district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Davangere district?

Major rivers in Davangere 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 Davangere

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(6 nearest)