Chikodi Population in 2025

In 2025, Chikodi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.04 Lac (7,03,731), indicating a 11.92% increased from Chikodi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.46 Lac.

Chikodi Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Chikodi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.08 Lac (7,07,558), projecting a 12.53% increased from Chikodi's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.47 Lac.

Chikodi Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Chikodi Tehsil has a population of 6.29 Lac (6,28,800) with 3.20 Lac (3,19,797) males and 3.09 Lac (3,09,003) females.The sex ratio in Chikodi is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chikodi Tehsil is 74.30 k (74,296) which is 11.82% of Chikodi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chikodi Tehsil is 902 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chikodi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Belgaum District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.

Chikodi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chikodi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.25 Lac (5,25,275), accounting for 83.54% of the Chikodi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.67 Lac (2,67,194), and the Hindu female population is around 2.58 Lac (2,58,081).

Chikodi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chikodi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 55.40 k (55,399), accounting for 8.81% of the Chikodi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 27.92 k (27,916), and the Muslim female population is around 27.48 k (27,483).

Chikodi Religion Wise Population

Chikodi Urban Population

The Urban population of Chikodi Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,24,962), with 62.56 k (62,557) being males and 62.41 k (62,405) being females, making up 19.87% of the Chikodi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 998 females for every 1000 males.

Chikodi Rural Population

The Rural population of Chikodi Tehsil is 5.04 Lac (5,03,838), with 2.57 Lac (2,57,240) being males and 2.47 Lac (2,46,598) being females, making up 80.13% of the Chikodi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Chikodi Literacy Rate

Chikodi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chikodi Tehsil is 84.89 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chikodi Tehsil is 67 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chikodi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.4%, while in the rural regions of Chikodi Tehsil, it is around 73.97%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chikodi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	76.06	84.89	67
Urban Area	84.4	91.09	77.78
Rural Area	73.97	83.38	64.24

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chikodi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	74.33	83.59	64.84
Muslim	82.39	89.41	75.28
Jain	87.73	93.99	81.21
Religion not stated	74.13	86.19	62.71

Chikodi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chikodi Tehsil is 1.02 Lac (1,02,135) with 51.37 k (51,371) males and 50.76 k (50,764) females, which is 16.24% of Chikodi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Chikodi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chikodi Tehsil is 7.33 k (7,325) with 3.69 k (3,694) males and 3.63 k (3,631) females, which is 1.16% of Chikodi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chikodi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	967
Urban Area	998
Rural Area	959

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chikodi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	966
Muslim	985
Jain	946
Religion not stated	1026

Chikodi Area & Households

The Total Area of Chikodi Tehsil is 1,263 Square KM, with a population density of 498 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chikodi Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Chikodi Tehsil are 132.The Total Number of households in Chikodi Tehsil are 1.33 Lac(1,32,923).

Chikodi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chikodi Tehsil, there are about 3.09 Lac (3,08,983) workers, making up nearly 49.14% of the Chikodi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.92 Lac (1,92,034) are male workers, and about 1.17 Lac (1,16,949) are female workers.

Chikodi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chikodi Census Frequently Asked Questions