About 1.13 per cent population growth is registered in 10 years
Though the Centre and the state governments have been initiating several programmes to increase the literacy rate, the programmes have not been successful in increasing the literacy rate in the district.
According to the census report of 2011, there has been decline in literacy rate by 3.55 per cent. About 74.45 per cent of the population are literate.
Out of the total population of 5,54,519, atleast 4,12,877 are literates. This includes 2,15,302 (78.04 per cent) males and 1,97,575 (70.58 per cent) females.
The literacy rate in 2001 census was 78 per cent.
Compared to three taluks, Virajpet taluk has registered low literacy rate. The literacy rate in each taluk are Madikeri (79.61 pc), Somwarpet (73.62 pc) and Virajpet taluk (71.55 pc).
Distribution of free textbooks, uniforms, concession in fee, cycles and mid day meals programmes have not had any impact on the literacy rate.
As Kodagu is a hilly region, several forest dwellers have remained away from school portal. At the same time, those who complete their primary education move out of the district for higher education. This might be the reason for decline in literacy rate.
BEO K V Suresh said “decline in literacy rate is a serious issue. The government or the education department alone can not increase the literacy rate. Teachers, parents and community as a whole have a greater responsibility.”
Population
Kodagu district’s population has grown to 5,54,519 in 2011 from 5,48,561 in 2001. According to data from the census 2011 report, the district has 2,74,608 males and 2,79,911 females. Female out number male in the district. The district has registered 1.13 per cent growth in population in the last 10 years.
The sex ratio is 1019 women to 1,000 men in the district.
The number of male population was more in 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991 and 2001.
The population of the district in 1961 was 3,22,829 and the sex ratio was 862 women to 1,000 men. This gradually increased to 910 women to 1,000 men (1971), 933 women to 1000 men (in 1981), 979 women to 1,000 men (1991) and 996 women to 1000 men (2001). The population in Madikeri taluk has increased by 4,517 while there was decline in the growth of population in Somwarpet.
The total population in Madikeri taluk was 1,46,583. This includes 72,966 males and 73,617 females. The total population of the taluk was 1,42,012 in 2001.
Virajpet taluk has a population of 2,01,431 with 99,754 males and 1,01,677 females. Somwarpet taluk has population of 2,06,505 with 1,01,888 males. About 85.39 per cent of the population resides in rural areas.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / by Srikanth Kallammanavar, Madikeri / DHNS – May 28th, 2013
