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Gadag District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Gadag, 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 Gadag District of Karnataka.

In 2011, Gadag had population of 1,064,570 of which male and female were 537,147 and 527,423 respectively. In 2001 census, Gadag had a population of 971,835 of which males were 493,533 and remaining 478,302 were females. Gadag District population constituted 1.74 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Gadag District was at 1.84 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 9.54 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Gadag District recorded increase of 13.13 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Gadag Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Gadag in 2011 were 75.12 compared to 75.12 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 84.66 and 65.44 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 79.32 and 52.52 in Gadag District. Total literate in Gadag District were 700,177 of which male and female were 397,178 and 302,999 respectively. In 2001, Gadag District had 551,362 in its district.


Gadag Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Gadag, it stood at 982 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 969. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 947 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 952 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Gadag District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 85.27 % 907,750
Muslims 13.50 % 143,665
Christian 0.32 % 3,432
Sikh 0.02 % 231
Buddhist 0.01 % 79
Jain 0.56 % 5,993
Others 0.01 % 74
Not Stated 0.31 % 3,346

Gadag Population 2023 - 2024

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

Year Projected Population
2011 1,064,570 10.65 Lakhs
2021 1,150,000 11.51 Lakhs
2022 1,150,000 11.59 Lakhs
2023 1,160,000 11.66 Lakhs
2024 1,170,000 11.71 Lakhs
2025 1,170,000 11.76 Lakhs
2026 1,180,000 11.81 Lakhs
2027 1,180,000 11.84 Lakhs
2028 1,180,000 11.87 Lakhs
2029 1,180,000 11.90 Lakhs
2030 1,190,000 11.92 Lakhs
2031 1,190,000 11.94 Lakhs

Gadag Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 10.65 Lakhs 9.72 Lakhs
Actual Population 1,064,570 971,835
Male 537,147 493,533
Female 527,423 478,302
Population Growth 9.54% 13.13%
Area Sq. Km 4,657 4,651
Density/km2 229 209
Proportion to Karnataka Population 1.74% 1.84%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 982 969
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 947 952
Average Literacy 75.12 66.11
Male Literacy 84.66 79.32
Female Literacy 65.44 52.52
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 132,442 137,835
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 12.44% 14.18%

Gadag Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Gadag. There were total 132,442 children under age of 0-6 against 137,835 of 2001 census. Of total 132,442 male and female were 68,025 and 64,417 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 947 compared to 952 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.44 percent of Gadag District compared to 14.18 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.74 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Gadag Houseless Data

In 2011, total 377 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Gadag district of Karnataka. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,528. This approx 0.14353213034371% of total population of Gadag district.


Gadag District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Gadag district for 2011 is 229 people per sq. km. In 2001, Gadag district density was at 209 people per sq. km. Gadag district administers 4,657 square kilometers of areas.


Gadag District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Gadag population for 2011 census, 35.63 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 379,309 people lives in urban areas of which males are 189,562 and females are 189,747. Sex Ratio in urban region of Gadag district is 1001 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Gadag district was 950 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 45,092 of which males and females were 23,127 and 21,965. This child population figure of Gadag district is 12.20 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Gadag district as per census 2011 is 80.94 % of which males and females are 88.01 % and 73.92 % literates respectively. In actual number 270,504 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 146,477 and 124,027 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 64.37 % population of Gadag districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Gadag district population living in rural areas is 685,261 of which males and females are 347,585 and 337,676 respectively. In rural areas of Gadag district, sex ratio is 971 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Gadag district is considered, figure is 946 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 87,350 in rural areas of which males were 44,898 and females were 42,452. The child population comprises 12.92 % of total rural population of Gadag district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Gadag district is 71.86 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 82.83 and 60.62 percent respectively. In total, 429,673 people were literate of which males and females were 250,701 and 178,972 respectively.

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

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 64.37 % 35.63 %
Total Population 685,261 379,309
Male Population 347,585 189,562
Female Population 337,676 189,747
Sex Ratio 971 1001
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 946 950
Child Population (0-6) 87,350 45,092
Male Child(0-6) 44,898 23,127
Female Child(0-6) 42,452 21,965
Child Percentage (0-6) 12.75 % 11.89 %
Male Child Percentage 12.92 % 12.20 %
Female Child Percentage 12.57 % 11.58 %
Literates 429,673 270,504
Male Literates 250,701 146,477
Female Literates 178,972 124,027
Average Literacy 71.86 % 80.94 %
Male Literacy 82.83 % 88.01 %
Female Literacy 60.62 % 73.92 %

City/Metros in Gadag District

Urban Agglomerations inside Gadag District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Gadag District
Cities inside Gadag District Population Male Female
Gadag and Betigeri (Municipal Council) 172,612 85,920 86,692