Coronavirus disease caused by SARS – CoV–2, is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Knowledge and awareness about risk factors, symptoms, screening methods and therapeutic methods reduces the mortality and morbidity. To determine the knowledge, awareness and attitude about COVID–19 in urban and rural areas of north Karnataka. A prospective questionnaire survey was conducted for a period of six months in urban and rural areas of north Karnataka, with a sample size of 316. All above 18 years and above were included in the study. Data from the questionnaire was analysed using appropriate statistical tools. Out of 316 participants, 40% were 21 – 30 age of participants compared to other age groups, 52.8% of participants were under higher secondary and above educational status, 52.4% participants were found to be allergic and 45.6% are non- allergic, 65.5% are from urban and 34.5% from rural, 69.9% individuals were attending educational programmes, 58.9% were employed. Almost 73.1% were considered to have knowledge about curability of Covid-19. 73.7% had knowledge about pneumonias a risk factor of Covid-19.71.8% had knowledge about common symptom dry cough as a Covid-19. 74.1% had knowledge about immune boosting as a preventive measure of Covid-19.The knowledge and level of awareness is seen in most of the participants. There is need of developing effective interventional programmes to educate people about Covid-19. These will promote better outcome.