Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Karnataka Survey Identifies 10,365 Transgender Persons
A big survey in Karnataka found 10,365 transgender people.
They did this survey in all 31 districts over 45 days.
Most of these people are adults, and a few are children.
The survey found that many transgender people face problems like abuse and discrimination.
Some districts have more transgender people than others.
The survey also found that many families accept their transgender members, but some do not.
The government wants to use this information to help transgender people with things like education, jobs, and healthcare.
A baseline survey identified 10,365 transgender persons in Karnataka.
The survey was conducted over 45 days in all 31 districts.
Vijayapura has the highest transgender population with 1,428 persons.
The survey highlights issues like abuse, discrimination, and limited access to higher education.
60.62% of respondents are accepted by their families, while 39.38% face rejection.
- Who
- Department of Women and Child Development and Karnataka State Women’s Development Corporation
- What
- Conducted a baseline survey on transgender persons in Karnataka
- When
- 2025-26
- Where
- All 31 districts of Karnataka
- Why
- To create a comprehensive database for welfare programs and protect rights
- Total Transgender Persons
- 10,365
- Adults (Above 18)
- 10,250
- Children (Below 18)
- 115
- Highest Population District
- Vijayapura (1,428)
- Lowest Education Level
- 3,382 cases of abuse, 3,730 discrimination incidents, 2,589 dropouts
- Family Acceptance
- 60.62% accepted, 39.38% rejected
- Survey Duration
- 45 days
- Districts Surveyed
- 31