Bagalkot Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bagalkot District has a population of 18.90 Lac (18,89,752) with 9.50 Lac (9,50,111) males and 9.40 Lac (9,39,641) females.The sex ratio in Bagalkot is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bagalkot District is 2.72 Lac (2,71,908) which is 14.39% of Bagalkot District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bagalkot District is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Bagalkot District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Bagalkot Population Census 2011
- Bagalkot Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Bagalkot Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bagalkot District current estimated population is projected to be 21.02 Lac (21,01,939), indicating a 11.23% increased from Bagalkot 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.44 Lac.
Bagalkot Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bagalkot District estimated population is projected to be 21.15 Lac (21,14,945), projecting a 11.92% increased from Bagalkot 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.51 Lac.
Bagalkot Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bagalkot District, with a total Hindu population of 16.34 Lac (16,34,229), accounting for 86.48% of the Bagalkot District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.21 Lac (8,21,159), and the Hindu female population is around 8.13 Lac (8,13,070).
Bagalkot Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bagalkot District, with a total Muslim population of 2.20 Lac (2,19,991), accounting for 11.64% of the Bagalkot District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.11 Lac (1,10,826), and the Muslim female population is around 1.09 Lac (1,09,165).
Bagalkot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 16,34,229 | 86.48% |
| Muslim | 2,19,991 | 11.64% |
| Jain | 25,198 | 1.33% |
| Religion not stated | 5,880 | 0.31% |
| Christian | 3,433 | 0.18% |
| Sikh | 443 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 412 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 166 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBagalkot Urban Population
The Urban population of Bagalkot District is 5.98 Lac (5,97,846), with 3.00 Lac (2,99,844) being males and 2.98 Lac (2,98,002) being females, making up 31.64% of the Bagalkot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Bagalkot Rural Population
The Rural population of Bagalkot District is 12.92 Lac (12,91,906), with 6.50 Lac (6,50,267) being males and 6.42 Lac (6,41,639) being females, making up 68.36% of the Bagalkot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Bagalkot Literacy Rate
Bagalkot District has a literacy rate of 68.82% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bagalkot District is 79.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bagalkot District is 58.4 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bagalkot District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.58%, while in the rural regions of Bagalkot District, it is around 64.2%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bagalkot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.82 | 79.23 | 58.4 |
| Urban Area | 78.58 | 86.55 | 70.65 |
| Rural Area | 64.2 | 75.77 | 52.58 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bagalkot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.25 | 78.9 | 57.6 |
| Muslim | 72.08 | 80.98 | 63.11 |
| Jain | 75.63 | 83.84 | 67.11 |
| Religion not stated | 72.5 | 83.71 | 61.65 |
Bagalkot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bagalkot District is 3.19 Lac (3,19,149) with 1.58 Lac (1,58,135) males and 1.61 Lac (1,61,014) females, which is 16.89% of Bagalkot District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Bagalkot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bagalkot District is 97.20 k (97,203) with 48.47 k (48,470) males and 48.73 k (48,733) females, which is 5.14% of Bagalkot District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bagalkot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 989 |
| Urban Area | 994 |
| Rural Area | 987 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bagalkot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 991 |
| Muslim | 986 |
| Jain | 948 |
| Religion not stated | 998 |
Bagalkot Area & Households
The Total Area of Bagalkot District is 6,552 Square KM, with a population density of 288 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bagalkot District are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Bagalkot District are 624.The Total Number of households in Bagalkot District are 3.61 Lac(3,61,149).
Bagalkot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bagalkot District, there are about 8.18 Lac (8,18,081) workers, making up nearly 43.29% of the Bagalkot District total population. Out of these, around 5.12 Lac (5,11,575) are male workers, and about 3.07 Lac (3,06,506) are female workers.
Bagalkot - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Bagalkot district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,66,200, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 18,89,752 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 23.54% 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 13.86%.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.
Bagalkot District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,66,200 to 18,89,752.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 23.54%.
- 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 | 4.66 Lac | ---- | ---- | 2.33 Lac | 2.33 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.91 Lac | 24.47 k | 5.248391248 | 2.46 Lac | 2.45 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.67 Lac | -23.61 k | -4.810992361 | 2.37 Lac | 2.31 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.03 Lac | 35.48 k | 7.59599368 | 2.53 Lac | 2.49 Lac |
| 1941 | 5.71 Lac | 67.98 k | 13.52767939 | 2.89 Lac | 2.82 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.62 Lac | 91.12 k | 15.97186436 | 3.31 Lac | 3.30 Lac |
| 1961 | 7.72 Lac | 1.10 Lac | 16.61873059 | 3.88 Lac | 3.83 Lac |
| 1971 | 9.32 Lac | 1.60 Lac | 20.74242939 | 4.69 Lac | 4.63 Lac |
| 1981 | 11.51 Lac | 2.19 Lac | 23.54465352 | 5.76 Lac | 5.75 Lac |
| 1991 | 13.90 Lac | 2.39 Lac | 20.78653003 | 7.02 Lac | 6.89 Lac |
| 2001 | 16.52 Lac | 2.62 Lac | 18.81901142 | 8.34 Lac | 8.18 Lac |
| 2011 | 18.90 Lac | 2.38 Lac | 14.39924644 | 9.50 Lac | 9.40 Lac |
Bagalkot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.02 Lac (21,01,939) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 21.15 Lac (21,14,945) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 21.26 Lac (21,26,444) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 21.37 Lac (21,36,837) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 21.47 Lac (21,47,229) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 21.58 Lac (21,57,622) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 21.68 Lac (21,68,014) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 21.77 Lac (21,76,993) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 21.85 Lac (21,84,956) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 21.93 Lac (21,92,920) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 22.01 Lac (22,00,914) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 22.09 Lac (22,08,877) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 22.17 Lac (22,16,841) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bagalkot District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 22.17 Lac (22,16,841), with a male population of 11.15 Lac (11,14,924) and a female population of 11.02 Lac (11,01,948). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Bagalkot District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.