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Dharwad

ಧಾರವಾಡ
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Area · — km²
Population · 18,47,023
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dharwad — district of Karnataka

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

District at a glance

About Dharwad

Dharwad is known for its educational institutions, cotton production, and cultural heritage in northern Karnataka.

District HQ
Dharwad

Must-visit places in Dharwad

fort

Dharwad Fort

Historic fort built in the 12th century, representing the region's architectural and military heritage.

  • temple
    Amba Bai Temple

    Ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Amba, an important religious site for local devotees.

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Then & Now

Dharwad district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,97,430
Census 2011 baseline
+18.5%
Population · 2026
9,44,670
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,60,664
Census 2011 baseline
+15.7%
Households · 2026
1,85,921
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 · 421 villages

Dharwad 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
4,09,391Census 2011
Female population
3,88,039Census 2011
Sex ratio
948 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,60,664Census 2011
SC population
71,387Census 2011
ST population
50,089Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
9,44,670+18.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,85,921RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,07,193Census 2011
Cultivators
1,36,636Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,45,190Census 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 Dharwad district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
67 of 421 villages have notable places mapped · 16%
  • Temple· 33
  • Hospital· 10
  • School· 10
  • PHC· 3
  • College· 2
  • High school· 2

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

Browse by mandal

All 8 mandals of Dharwad

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421 villages · 146 GPs
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Top villages in Dharwad

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dharwad

How many mandals and villages are in Dharwad district?

Dharwad district has 8 mandals and 421 revenue villages across 146 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Dharwad district?

The district headquarters of Dharwad is —.

What is the pincode of Dharwad district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dharwad fall under?

Dharwad district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dharwad district?

Dharwad district had a population of 18,47,023 per the 2011 Census, across 421 villages.

When was Dharwad district formed?

Dharwad district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dharwad district?

Major rivers in Dharwad 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 Dharwad

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(6 nearest)