Hassan
District in Karnataka
Hassan is a district in Karnataka with a population of 17.8 Lakh spread across 6,798 sq km. Its literacy rate of 69.0% is above the state average of 66.5% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 973.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 51.3% | 47.6% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 29.0% | 27.7% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 92.0% | 84.8% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 972.55 | 952.182 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 78 | 74.6 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 73.0% | 54.1% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 53.3 | 49.9 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 12.8% | 10.0% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 75 | 142.742 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hassan district?
Hassan has a population of 17.8 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 261 people per sq km across 6,798 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Hassan?
Hassan has a literacy rate of 69.0%, which is above the Karnataka average of 66.5% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Hassan compare to Karnataka?
Hassan has a sex ratio of 1,010 (above state average of 973) and a literacy rate of 69.0% (above state average of 66.5%).
What data sources are used for Hassan?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.