Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi

Udupi, Oct 27: The district of Udupi, known for its matrilineal social structure and 90 percent literacy rate, has once again secured the top position in Karnataka in terms of gender ratio. According to recent statistics, the district now has 1,004 girls for every 1,000 boys, marking a remarkable improvement in gender balance over the past decade.

Though Udupi witnessed fluctuations in the gender ratio in the years following 2012, the overall trend has been positive. In 2012, the district had 941 girls for every 1,000 boys, which rose to 988 in 2024 and has now reached 1,004 in 2025. Notably, the ratio had dropped to 929 in 2017, but the current figures indicate a significant social transformation within the district.

Officials attribute this progress t

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