Belgaum Population
As per the 2011 Census, Belgaum District has a population of 47.80 Lac (47,79,661) with 24.23 Lac (24,23,063) males and 23.57 Lac (23,56,598) females.The sex ratio in Belgaum is 973, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Belgaum District is 6.26 Lac (6,26,269) which is 13.1% of Belgaum District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Belgaum District is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Belgaum District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Belgaum Population Census 2011
- Belgaum 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
Belgaum Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Belgaum District current estimated population is projected to be 53.16 Lac (53,16,334), indicating a 11.23% increased from Belgaum's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 26.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 26.19 Lac.
Belgaum Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Belgaum District estimated population is projected to be 53.49 Lac (53,49,230), projecting a 11.92% increased from Belgaum's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 27.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 26.35 Lac.
Belgaum Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Belgaum District, with a total Hindu population of 40.38 Lac (40,38,331), accounting for 84.49% of the Belgaum District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 20.47 Lac (20,46,663), and the Hindu female population is around 19.92 Lac (19,91,668).
Belgaum Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Belgaum District, with a total Muslim population of 5.28 Lac (5,28,412), accounting for 11.06% of the Belgaum District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.68 Lac (2,67,622), and the Muslim female population is around 2.61 Lac (2,60,790).
Belgaum Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 40,38,331 | 84.49% |
| Muslim | 5,28,412 | 11.06% |
| Jain | 1,78,310 | 3.73% |
| Christian | 18,418 | 0.39% |
| Religion not stated | 12,918 | 0.27% |
| Sikh | 2,037 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 1,086 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 149 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBelgaum Urban Population
The Urban population of Belgaum District is 12.11 Lac (12,11,195), with 6.12 Lac (6,11,969) being males and 5.99 Lac (5,99,226) being females, making up 25.34% of the Belgaum total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Belgaum Rural Population
The Rural population of Belgaum District is 35.68 Lac (35,68,466), with 18.11 Lac (18,11,094) being males and 17.57 Lac (17,57,372) being females, making up 74.66% of the Belgaum total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Belgaum Literacy Rate
Belgaum District has a literacy rate of 73.48% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Belgaum District is 82.2 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Belgaum District is 64.58 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Belgaum District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.56%, while in the rural regions of Belgaum District, it is around 69.28%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Belgaum
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.48 | 82.2 | 64.58 |
| Urban Area | 85.56 | 91.1 | 79.95 |
| Rural Area | 69.28 | 79.12 | 59.2 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Belgaum
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.26 | 81.37 | 62.96 |
| Muslim | 78.58 | 85.18 | 71.83 |
| Jain | 84.03 | 90.46 | 77.3 |
| Christian | 88.27 | 92.79 | 83.96 |
Belgaum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Belgaum District is 5.77 Lac (5,77,418) with 2.89 Lac (2,89,096) males and 2.88 Lac (2,88,322) females, which is 12.08% of Belgaum District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Belgaum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Belgaum District is 2.97 Lac (2,97,198) with 1.49 Lac (1,48,673) males and 1.49 Lac (1,48,525) females, which is 6.22% of Belgaum District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Belgaum
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 973 |
| Urban Area | 980 |
| Rural Area | 971 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Belgaum
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 974 |
| Muslim | 975 |
| Jain | 946 |
| Christian | 1035 |
Belgaum Area & Households
The Total Area of Belgaum District is 13,433 Square KM, with a population density of 356 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Belgaum District are 31 and the Total Number of Villages in Belgaum District are 1,275.The Total Number of households in Belgaum District are 9.84 Lac(9,83,854).
Belgaum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Belgaum District, there are about 21.06 Lac (21,05,668) workers, making up nearly 44.05% of the Belgaum District total population. Out of these, around 13.72 Lac (13,72,422) are male workers, and about 7.33 Lac (7,33,246) are female workers.
Belgaum - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Belgaum district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 11,31,186, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 47,79,661 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 22.94% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.32%.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.
Belgaum District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 11,31,186 to 47,79,661.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 22.94%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 11.31 Lac | ---- | ---- | 5.71 Lac | 5.60 Lac |
| 1911 | 10.84 Lac | -47.38 k | -4.188701062 | 5.51 Lac | 5.33 Lac |
| 1921 | 10.89 Lac | 4.96 k | 0.457555056 | 5.56 Lac | 5.32 Lac |
| 1931 | 12.37 Lac | 1.48 Lac | 13.63565808 | 6.34 Lac | 6.03 Lac |
| 1941 | 14.10 Lac | 1.73 Lac | 13.96926827 | 7.24 Lac | 6.86 Lac |
| 1951 | 16.46 Lac | 2.36 Lac | 16.7061687 | 8.41 Lac | 8.04 Lac |
| 1961 | 19.83 Lac | 3.38 Lac | 20.53195756 | 10.16 Lac | 9.67 Lac |
| 1971 | 24.23 Lac | 4.39 Lac | 22.15762254 | 12.45 Lac | 11.78 Lac |
| 1981 | 29.79 Lac | 5.56 Lac | 22.94347407 | 15.22 Lac | 14.56 Lac |
| 1991 | 35.84 Lac | 6.05 Lac | 20.29911582 | 18.34 Lac | 17.50 Lac |
| 2001 | 42.15 Lac | 6.31 Lac | 17.60514409 | 21.50 Lac | 20.64 Lac |
| 2011 | 47.80 Lac | 5.65 Lac | 13.40978359 | 24.23 Lac | 23.57 Lac |
Belgaum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.16 Lac (53,16,334) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 53.49 Lac (53,49,230) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 53.78 Lac (53,78,315) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 54.05 Lac (54,04,600) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 54.31 Lac (54,30,886) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 54.57 Lac (54,57,171) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 54.83 Lac (54,83,456) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 55.06 Lac (55,06,164) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 55.26 Lac (55,26,306) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 55.46 Lac (55,46,448) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 55.67 Lac (55,66,667) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 55.87 Lac (55,86,809) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 56.07 Lac (56,06,951) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Belgaum District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 56.07 Lac (56,06,951), with a male population of 28.43 Lac (28,43,384) and a female population of 27.64 Lac (27,63,659). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Belgaum District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.