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Uttara Kannada

ಉತ್ತರ ಕನ್ನಡ
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Area · — km²
Population · 14,37,169
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Uttara Kannada — district of Karnataka

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

District at a glance

About Uttara Kannada

Coastal beauty, Western Ghats biodiversity, and pristine beaches along the Arabian Sea.

District HQ
Karwar

Must-visit places in Uttara Kannada

beach

Gokarna

Sacred beach town famous for temples, backwaters, and scenic coastal cliffs.

  • waterfall
    Jog Falls

    One of India's highest waterfalls formed by the Sharavathi River, stunning during monsoon.

  • historical
    Yana Caves

    Ancient rock formations and caves featuring twin rocky peaks in the Western Ghats.

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Then & Now

Uttara Kannada district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,18,148
Census 2011 baseline
+20.8%
Population · 2026
12,30,400
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,28,875
Census 2011 baseline
+14.9%
Households · 2026
2,62,923
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 · 1,363 villages

Uttara 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
5,14,889Census 2011
Female population
5,03,259Census 2011
Sex ratio
977 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,28,875Census 2011
SC population
78,859Census 2011
ST population
27,949Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,30,400+20.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,62,923RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,63,287Census 2011
Cultivators
92,442Census 2011
Agri labourers
77,741Census 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 Uttara Kannada district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
121 of 1,363 villages have notable places mapped · 9%
  • Temple· 29
  • Hospital· 12
  • School· 7
  • High school· 5
  • College· 4
  • PHC· 3

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

Browse by mandal

All 12 mandals of Uttara Kannada

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

1363 villages · 229 GPs
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Top villages in Uttara Kannada

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Uttara Kannada

How many mandals and villages are in Uttara Kannada district?

Uttara Kannada district has 12 mandals and 1,363 revenue villages across 229 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Uttara Kannada district?

The district headquarters of Uttara Kannada is —.

What is the pincode of Uttara Kannada district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Uttara Kannada fall under?

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

What is the population of Uttara Kannada district?

Uttara Kannada district had a population of 14,37,169 per the 2011 Census, across 1,363 villages.

When was Uttara Kannada district formed?

Uttara Kannada district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Uttara Kannada district?

Major rivers in Uttara Kannada district: —.

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

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Districts near Uttara Kannada

KNN over PostGIS centroids
(6 nearest)