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Chikmagalur (Chikkamagaluru) District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Chikmagalur (Chikkamagaluru), a district of Karnataka has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Karnataka. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Chikmagalur District of Karnataka.

In 2011, Chikmagalur had population of 1,137,961 of which male and female were 566,622 and 571,339 respectively. In 2001 census, Chikmagalur had a population of 1,140,905 of which males were 574,911 and remaining 565,994 were females. Chikmagalur District population constituted 1.86 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Chikmagalur District was at 2.16 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of -0.26 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Chikmagalur District recorded increase of 12.15 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Chikmagalur Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Chikmagalur in 2011 were 79.25 compared to 79.25 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 85.41 and 73.16 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 80.29 and 64.01 in Chikmagalur District. Total literate in Chikmagalur District were 818,345 of which male and female were 438,257 and 380,088 respectively. In 2001, Chikmagalur District had 723,610 in its district.


Chikmagalur Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Chikmagalur, it stood at 1008 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 984. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 959 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Chikmagalur District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 88.28 % 1,004,553
Muslims 8.90 % 101,235
Christian 2.28 % 26,000
Sikh 0.02 % 182
Buddhist 0.01 % 109
Jain 0.41 % 4,710
Others 0.00 % 4
Not Stated 0.10 % 1,168

Chikmagalur Population 2024

What is the population of Chikmagalur district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Chikmagalur was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Chikmagalur 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 1,137,961 11.38 Lakhs
2021 1,130,000 11.35 Lakhs
2022 1,130,000 11.35 Lakhs
2023 1,130,000 11.35 Lakhs
2024 1,130,000 11.35 Lakhs
2025 1,130,000 11.35 Lakhs
2026 1,130,000 11.35 Lakhs
2027 1,130,000 11.35 Lakhs
2028 1,130,000 11.35 Lakhs
2029 1,130,000 11.34 Lakhs
2030 1,130,000 11.34 Lakhs
2031 1,130,000 11.34 Lakhs

Chikmagalur Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 11.38 Lakhs 11.41 Lakhs
Actual Population 1,137,961 1,140,905
Male 566,622 574,911
Female 571,339 565,994
Population Growth -0.26% 12.15%
Area Sq. Km 7,202 7,201
Density/km2 158 158
Proportion to Karnataka Population 1.86% 2.16%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 1008 984
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 969 959
Average Literacy 79.25 72.20
Male Literacy 85.41 80.29
Female Literacy 73.16 64.01
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 105,328 138,644
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 9.26% 12.15%

Chikmagalur Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Chikmagalur. There were total 105,328 children under age of 0-6 against 138,644 of 2001 census. Of total 105,328 male and female were 53,493 and 51,835 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 969 compared to 959 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 9.26 percent of Chikmagalur District compared to 12.15 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.89 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Chikmagalur Houseless Data

In 2011, total 521 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,023. This approx 0.17777410649398% of total population of Chikmagalur district.


Chikmagalur District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Chikmagalur district for 2011 is 158 people per sq. km. In 2001, Chikmagalur district density was at 158 people per sq. km. Chikmagalur district administers 7,202 square kilometers of areas.


Chikmagalur District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Chikmagalur population for 2011 census, 21.05 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 239,508 people lives in urban areas of which males are 119,077 and females are 120,431. Sex Ratio in urban region of Chikmagalur district is 1011 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Chikmagalur district was 963 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 23,123 of which males and females were 11,779 and 11,344. This child population figure of Chikmagalur district is 9.89 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Chikmagalur district as per census 2011 is 87.93 % of which males and females are 91.40 % and 84.51 % literates respectively. In actual number 190,262 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 98,071 and 92,191 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 78.95 % population of Chikmagalur districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Chikmagalur district population living in rural areas is 898,453 of which males and females are 447,545 and 450,908 respectively. In rural areas of Chikmagalur district, sex ratio is 1008 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Chikmagalur district is considered, figure is 971 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 82,205 in rural areas of which males were 41,714 and females were 40,491. The child population comprises 9.32 % of total rural population of Chikmagalur district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Chikmagalur district is 76.95 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 83.82 and 70.15 percent respectively. In total, 628,083 people were literate of which males and females were 340,186 and 287,897 respectively.

All details regarding Chikkamagaluru District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Chikmagalur District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 78.95 % 21.05 %
Total Population 898,453 239,508
Male Population 447,545 119,077
Female Population 450,908 120,431
Sex Ratio 1008 1011
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 971 963
Child Population (0-6) 82,205 23,123
Male Child(0-6) 41,714 11,779
Female Child(0-6) 40,491 11,344
Child Percentage (0-6) 9.15 % 9.65 %
Male Child Percentage 9.32 % 9.89 %
Female Child Percentage 8.98 % 9.42 %
Literates 628,083 190,262
Male Literates 340,186 98,071
Female Literates 287,897 92,191
Average Literacy 76.95 % 87.93 %
Male Literacy 83.82 % 91.40 %
Female Literacy 70.15 % 84.51 %

City/Metros in Chikmagalur District

Urban Agglomerations inside Chikmagalur District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Chikmagalur District
Cities inside Chikmagalur District Population Male Female
Chikmagalur (Municipal Council) 118,401 58,702 59,699