Hospet Population
As per the 2011 Census, Hospet Tehsil has a population of 4.60 Lac (4,59,991) with 2.29 Lac (2,29,338) males and 2.31 Lac (2,30,653) females.The sex ratio in Hospet is 1006, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hospet Tehsil is 66.13 k (66,128) which is 14.38% of Hospet Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hospet Tehsil is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Hospet Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bellary District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Hospet Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Hospet Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.12 Lac (5,11,640), indicating a 11.23% increased from Hospet 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.56 Lac.
Hospet Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Hospet Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.15 Lac (5,14,806), projecting a 11.92% increased from Hospet 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.58 Lac.
Hospet Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Hospet Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.73 Lac (3,73,111), accounting for 81.11% of the Hospet Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.86 Lac (1,85,794), and the Hindu female population is around 1.87 Lac (1,87,317).
Hospet Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hospet Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 80.24 k (80,236), accounting for 17.44% of the Hospet Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 40.24 k (40,236), and the Muslim female population is around 40.00 k (40,000).
Hospet Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,73,111 | 81.11% |
| Muslim | 80,236 | 17.44% |
| Christian | 3,434 | 0.75% |
| Jain | 2,553 | 0.56% |
| Religion not stated | 326 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 260 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 61 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHospet Urban Population
The Urban population of Hospet Tehsil is 2.71 Lac (2,71,026), with 1.35 Lac (1,34,665) being males and 1.36 Lac (1,36,361) being females, making up 58.92% of the Hospet total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Hospet Rural Population
The Rural population of Hospet Tehsil is 1.89 Lac (1,88,965), with 94.67 k (94,673) being males and 94.29 k (94,292) being females, making up 41.08% of the Hospet total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Hospet Literacy Rate
Hospet Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hospet Tehsil is 78.49 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hospet Tehsil is 61.93 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Hospet Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.22%, while in the rural regions of Hospet Tehsil, it is around 59.75%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hospet
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.16 | 78.49 | 61.93 |
| Urban Area | 77.22 | 84.32 | 70.26 |
| Rural Area | 59.75 | 69.97 | 49.56 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Hospet
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.05 | 77.84 | 60.4 |
| Muslim | 73.66 | 80.15 | 67.18 |
| Christian | 88.16 | 93.2 | 83.53 |
| Jain | 93.97 | 97.16 | 90.45 |
Hospet Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hospet Tehsil is 1.05 Lac (1,04,902) with 51.98 k (51,977) males and 52.93 k (52,925) females, which is 22.81% of Hospet Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Hospet Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hospet Tehsil is 75.07 k (75,069) with 36.85 k (36,850) males and 38.22 k (38,219) females, which is 16.32% of Hospet Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hospet
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1006 |
| Urban Area | 1013 |
| Rural Area | 996 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Hospet
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1009 |
| Muslim | 995 |
| Christian | 1088 |
| Jain | 921 |
Hospet Area & Households
The Total Area of Hospet Tehsil is 934 Square KM, with a population density of 492 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hospet Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Hospet Tehsil are 74.The Total Number of households in Hospet Tehsil are 94.19 k(94,190).
Hospet Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Hospet Tehsil, there are about 1.90 Lac (1,89,683) workers, making up nearly 41.24% of the Hospet Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.29 Lac (1,29,173) are male workers, and about 60.51 k (60,510) are female workers.
Hospet - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.12 Lac (5,11,640) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.15 Lac (5,14,806) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.18 Lac (5,17,605) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.20 Lac (5,20,135) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.23 Lac (5,22,665) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.25 Lac (5,25,195) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.28 Lac (5,27,724) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.30 Lac (5,29,910) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.32 Lac (5,31,848) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.34 Lac (5,33,786) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.36 Lac (5,35,732) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.38 Lac (5,37,671) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.40 Lac (5,39,609) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Hospet Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.40 Lac (5,39,609), with a male population of 2.69 Lac (2,69,121) and a female population of 2.70 Lac (2,70,495). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Hospet Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.