Belgaum Population in 2026
In 2026, Belgaum Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 10.77 Lac (10,77,285), indicating a 12.53% increased from Belgaum's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 5.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.29 Lac.
Belgaum Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Belgaum Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.83 Lac (10,82,550), projecting a 13.07% increased from Belgaum's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 5.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.32 Lac.
Belgaum Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Belgaum Tehsil has a population of 9.57 Lac (9,57,373) with 4.87 Lac (4,86,704) males and 4.71 Lac (4,70,669) females.The sex ratio in Belgaum is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Belgaum Tehsil is 1.08 Lac (1,08,494) which is 11.33% of Belgaum Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Belgaum Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Belgaum Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Belgaum District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Belgaum Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Belgaum Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 7.72 Lac (7,72,283), accounting for 80.67% of the Belgaum Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.93 Lac (3,92,987), and the Hindu female population is around 3.79 Lac (3,79,296).
Belgaum Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Belgaum Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,612), accounting for 14.48% of the Belgaum Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 70.30 k (70,302), and the Muslim female population is around 68.31 k (68,310).
Belgaum Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,72,283 | 80.67% |
| Muslim | 1,38,612 | 14.48% |
| Jain | 30,595 | 3.2% |
| Christian | 10,428 | 1.09% |
| Religion not stated | 4,141 | 0.43% |
| Sikh | 924 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 343 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 47 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBelgaum Urban Population
The Urban population of Belgaum Tehsil is 6.44 Lac (6,43,862), with 3.27 Lac (3,27,410) being males and 3.16 Lac (3,16,452) being females, making up 67.25% of the Belgaum total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Belgaum Rural Population
The Rural population of Belgaum Tehsil is 3.14 Lac (3,13,511), with 1.59 Lac (1,59,294) being males and 1.54 Lac (1,54,217) being females, making up 32.75% of the Belgaum total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Belgaum Literacy Rate
Belgaum Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.68% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Belgaum Tehsil is 89.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Belgaum Tehsil is 77.54 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Belgaum Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.9%, while in the rural regions of Belgaum Tehsil, it is around 72.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Belgaum
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.68 | 89.63 | 77.54 |
| Urban Area | 88.9 | 93.24 | 84.42 |
| Rural Area | 72.79 | 82.1 | 63.19 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Belgaum
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.67 | 89.1 | 76.03 |
| Muslim | 86.97 | 91 | 82.82 |
| Jain | 90.86 | 94.57 | 87.03 |
| Christian | 93.47 | 96.01 | 91.06 |
Belgaum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Belgaum Tehsil is 72.57 k (72,568) with 35.98 k (35,982) males and 36.59 k (36,586) females, which is 7.58% of Belgaum Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Belgaum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Belgaum Tehsil is 64.04 k (64,035) with 31.90 k (31,895) males and 32.14 k (32,140) females, which is 6.69% of Belgaum Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Belgaum
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 968 |
| Urban Area | 967 |
| Rural Area | 969 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Belgaum
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 966 |
| Muslim | 972 |
| Jain | 964 |
| Christian | 1042 |
Belgaum Area & Households
The Total Area of Belgaum Tehsil is 1,032 Square KM, with a population density of 928 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Belgaum Tehsil are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Belgaum Tehsil are 124.The Total Number of households in Belgaum Tehsil are 2.10 Lac(2,09,944).
Belgaum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Belgaum Tehsil, there are about 3.68 Lac (3,67,775) workers, making up nearly 38.42% of the Belgaum Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.75 Lac (2,75,455) are male workers, and about 92.32 k (92,320) are female workers.
Belgaum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.77 Lac (10,77,285) | 12.53% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.83 Lac (10,82,550) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.88 Lac (10,87,815) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.93 Lac (10,93,080) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.98 Lac (10,98,345) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 11.03 Lac (11,02,893) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 11.07 Lac (11,06,927) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 11.11 Lac (11,10,962) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 11.15 Lac (11,15,012) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 11.19 Lac (11,19,046) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 11.23 Lac (11,23,081) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Belgaum Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.23 Lac (11,23,081), with a male population of 5.71 Lac (5,71,131) and a female population of 5.52 Lac (5,51,969). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Belgaum Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.48%.