Udupi District Records Alarming Population Decline, Primary School Enrollments Plummet

Udupi district, renowned for its high literacy and healthcare standards, has registered a concerning demographic trend over the past five years: a consistent decline in its population. Official statistics reveal deaths have steadily outpaced births, while a significant drop in primary school admissions further underscores this critical social transition unfolding across the coastal Karnataka district.

Birth and death records paint a stark picture. In 2021, 12,983 children were born, yet 13,934 individuals died. While 2022 saw 13,180 births against 12,528 deaths, mortality exceeded births in subsequent

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