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Karnataka (Kannada: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, IPA:/kərˈnɑːtəkə, kɑːr-/)[6] is a state in south western region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973.
The capital and largest city is Bangalore (Bengaluru). Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Laccadive Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. The state covers an area of 191,976 square kilometres (74,122 sq mi), or 5.83 per cent of the total geographical area of India. It is the seventh largest Indian state by area.
Karnataka Population 2011
The total population growth in this decade was 15.60 percent while in previous decade it was 17.25 percent. The population of Karnataka forms 5.05 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 5.14 percent.
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 6.11 Crores | 5.29 Crore |
| Actual Population | 61,095,297 | 52,850,562 |
| Male | 30,966,657 | 26,898,918 |
| Female | 30,128,640 | 25,951,644 |
| Population Growth | 15.60% | 17.25% |
| Percantage of total Population | 5.05% | 5.14% |
| Sex Ratio | 973 | 965 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 948 | 946 |
| Density/km2 | 319 | 276 |
| Density/mi2 | 825 | 714 |
| Area(Km2) | 191,791 | 191,791 |
| Area mi2 | 74,051 | 74,051 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 7,161,033 | 7,182,100 |
| Male Population (0-6 Age) | 3,675,291 | 3,690,958 |
| Female Population (0-6 Age) | 3,485,742 | 3,491,142 |
| Literacy | 75.36 % | 66.64 % |
| Male Literacy | 82.47 % | 76.10 % |
| Female Literacy | 68.08 % | 56.87 % |
| Total Literate | 40,647,322 | 30,434,962 |
| Male Literate | 22,508,471 | 17,661,211 |
| Female Literate | 18,138,851 | 12,773,751 |
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Karnataka Religious Data
Hinduism is majority religion in state of Karnataka with 84.00 % followers. Islam is second most popular religion in state of Karnataka with approximately 12.92 % following it. In Karnataka state, Christinity is followed by 1.87 %, Jainism by 0.72 %, Sikhism by 0.05 % and Buddhism by 0.05 %. Around 0.02 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.27 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.
| Description | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 51,317,472 | 84.00 % |
| Muslim | 7,893,065 | 12.92 % |
| Christian | 1,142,647 | 1.87 % |
| Jain | 440,280 | 0.72 % |
| Not Available | 166,087 | 0.27 % |
| Buddhist | 95,710 | 0.16 % |
| Sikh | 28,773 | 0.05 % |
| Other Religion | 11,263 | 0.02 % |
Karnataka Urban/Rural Population 2011
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 61.33 % | 38.67 % |
| Total Population | 37,469,335 | 23,625,962 |
| Male Population | 18,929,354 | 12,037,303 |
| Female Population | 18,539,981 | 11,588,659 |
| Population Growth | 7.40 % | 31.54 % |
| Sex Ratio | 979 | 963 |
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