Karimnagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karimnagar District has a population of 37.76 Lac (37,76,269) with 18.81 Lac (18,80,800) males and 18.95 Lac (18,95,469) females.The sex ratio in Karimnagar is 1008, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karimnagar District is 3.36 Lac (3,36,053) which is 8.9% of Karimnagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karimnagar District is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Karimnagar District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.

37.76 Lac

Toatl Population

18.81 Lac

Male Population

18.95 Lac

Female Population

Karimnagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Karimnagar District current estimated population is projected to be 40.54 Lac (40,54,032), indicating a 7.36% increased from Karimnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 20.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.39 Lac.

Karimnagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Karimnagar District estimated population is projected to be 40.68 Lac (40,67,989), projecting a 7.73% increased from Karimnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 20.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.47 Lac.

Karimnagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Karimnagar District, with a total Hindu population of 34.91 Lac (34,91,139), accounting for 92.45% of the Karimnagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 17.39 Lac (17,38,582), and the Hindu female population is around 17.53 Lac (17,52,557).

Karimnagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karimnagar District, with a total Muslim population of 2.45 Lac (2,44,723), accounting for 6.48% of the Karimnagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.23 Lac (1,22,547), and the Muslim female population is around 1.22 Lac (1,22,176).

Karimnagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu34,91,13992.45%
Muslim2,44,7236.48%
Christian24,9790.66%
Religion not stated12,5830.33%
Sikh2,0860.06%
Buddhist3320.01%
Jain3120.01%
Other religions and persuasions1150%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Karimnagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Karimnagar District is 9.51 Lac (9,51,225), with 4.79 Lac (4,78,850) being males and 4.72 Lac (4,72,375) being females, making up 25.19% of the Karimnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Karimnagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Karimnagar District is 28.25 Lac (28,25,044), with 14.02 Lac (14,01,950) being males and 14.23 Lac (14,23,094) being females, making up 74.81% of the Karimnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

Karimnagar Literacy Rate

Karimnagar District has a literacy rate of 64.15% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karimnagar District is 73.65 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karimnagar District is 54.79 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Karimnagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.77%, while in the rural regions of Karimnagar District, it is around 59.61%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karimnagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.15 73.65 54.79
Urban Area 77.77 85.24 70.25
Rural Area 59.61 69.72 49.72

Literacy Rate by Religion in Karimnagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 63.15 72.83 53.62
Muslim 77.78 84.91 70.67
Christian 72.44 78.55 66.66
Religion not stated 69.05 78.52 60.53

Karimnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karimnagar District is 7.10 Lac (7,09,757) with 3.52 Lac (3,52,481) males and 3.57 Lac (3,57,276) females, which is 18.8% of Karimnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Karimnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karimnagar District is 1.07 Lac (1,06,745) with 53.50 k (53,495) males and 53.25 k (53,250) females, which is 2.83% of Karimnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karimnagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1008
Urban Area 987
Rural Area 1016

Sex Ratio by Religion in Karimnagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1009
Muslim 997
Christian 1053
Religion not stated 1078

Karimnagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Karimnagar District is 11,823 Square KM, with a population density of 319 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karimnagar District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Karimnagar District are 1,079.The Total Number of households in Karimnagar District are 9.76 Lac(9,76,022).

Karimnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karimnagar District, there are about 18.77 Lac (18,76,768) workers, making up nearly 49.7% of the Karimnagar District total population. Out of these, around 10.49 Lac (10,49,463) are male workers, and about 8.27 Lac (8,27,305) are female workers.

Karimnagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Karimnagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,61,431, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 37,76,269 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1911. The growth rate of 35.33% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.07%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Karimnagar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 7,61,431 to 37,76,269.
  • The year 1911 stands out with a growth rate of 35.33%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 7.61 Lac ----- ----- 3.97 Lac 3.64 Lac
1911 10.30 Lac 2.69 Lac 35.32703554 5.34 Lac 4.97 Lac
1921 9.99 Lac -31.21 k -3.028856139 5.13 Lac 4.87 Lac
1931 11.33 Lac 1.33 Lac 13.34951942 5.79 Lac 5.54 Lac
1941 12.37 Lac 1.04 Lac 9.224952808 6.29 Lac 6.08 Lac
1951 14.28 Lac 1.91 Lac 15.44632377 7.21 Lac 7.07 Lac
1961 16.22 Lac 1.93 Lac 13.53811316 8.12 Lac 8.09 Lac
1971 19.64 Lac 3.42 Lac 21.11685677 9.90 Lac 9.74 Lac
1981 24.36 Lac 4.72 Lac 24.05358038 12.22 Lac 12.14 Lac
1991 30.37 Lac 6.01 Lac 24.6750123 15.30 Lac 15.08 Lac
2001 34.92 Lac 4.54 Lac 14.95763273 17.48 Lac 17.44 Lac
2011 37.76 Lac 2.84 Lac 8.146091066 18.81 Lac 18.95 Lac

Historical Population of Karimnagar by Census Year 1901-2011

Karimnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 40.54 Lac (40,54,032) 7.36%
2025 40.68 Lac (40,67,989) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 40.78 Lac (40,77,925) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 40.85 Lac (40,84,979) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 40.92 Lac (40,92,109) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 40.99 Lac (40,99,163) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 41.06 Lac (41,06,217) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 41.10 Lac (41,09,858) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 41.11 Lac (41,10,996) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 41.12 Lac (41,12,209) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 41.13 Lac (41,13,347) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 41.14 Lac (41,14,485) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 41.16 Lac (41,15,698) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Karimnagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 41.16 Lac (41,15,698), with a male population of 20.39 Lac (20,38,910) and a female population of 20.77 Lac (20,76,909). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Karimnagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Karimnagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Karimnagar is 37.76 Lac (37,76,269).

The estimated population of Karimnagar in 2024 is approximately 40.54 Lac (40,54,032).

Hindu constitute 92.45% of Karimnagar population, amounting to approximately 34.91 Lac (34,91,139) people.

Muslim constitute 6.48% of Karimnagar population, totaling around 2.45 Lac (2,44,723) people.

Hindu: 92.45%, Muslim: 6.48%, Christian: 0.66%, Religion not stated: 0.33%, Sikh: 0.06%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Karimnagar is 7.10 Lac (18.8%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.07 Lac (2.83%).

In Karimnagar, 9.51 Lac (25.19%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 28.25 Lac (74.81%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karimnagar is 64.15%, with male literacy at 73.65% and female literacy at 54.79%.

The sex ratio in Karimnagar is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

Karimnagar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.14% up to 2036.