Kollegal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kollegal Tehsil has a population of 3.58 Lac (3,57,853) with 1.81 Lac (1,81,388) males and 1.76 Lac (1,76,465) females.The sex ratio in Kollegal is 973, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kollegal Tehsil is 36.77 k (36,771) which is 10.28% of Kollegal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kollegal Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kollegal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Chamarajanagar District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Kollegal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kollegal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.98 Lac (3,98,034), indicating a 11.23% increased from Kollegal 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.96 Lac.
Kollegal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kollegal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.00 Lac (4,00,497), projecting a 11.92% increased from Kollegal 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.97 Lac.
Kollegal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kollegal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.17 Lac (3,17,342), accounting for 88.68% of the Kollegal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.61 Lac (1,60,911), and the Hindu female population is around 1.56 Lac (1,56,431).
Kollegal Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kollegal Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 18.13 k (18,125), accounting for 5.06% of the Kollegal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 9.00 k (9,004), and the Christian female population is around 9.12 k (9,121).
Kollegal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,17,342 | 88.68% |
| Christian | 18,125 | 5.06% |
| Muslim | 17,491 | 4.89% |
| Buddhist | 4,215 | 1.18% |
| Religion not stated | 573 | 0.16% |
| Jain | 40 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 34 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 33 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKollegal Urban Population
The Urban population of Kollegal Tehsil is 68.22 k (68,215), with 34.16 k (34,157) being males and 34.06 k (34,058) being females, making up 19.06% of the Kollegal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Kollegal Rural Population
The Rural population of Kollegal Tehsil is 2.90 Lac (2,89,638), with 1.47 Lac (1,47,231) being males and 1.42 Lac (1,42,407) being females, making up 80.94% of the Kollegal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Kollegal Literacy Rate
Kollegal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.63% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kollegal Tehsil is 69.99 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kollegal Tehsil is 57.12 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kollegal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.42%, while in the rural regions of Kollegal Tehsil, it is around 59.62%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kollegal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.63 | 69.99 | 57.12 |
| Urban Area | 80.42 | 84.93 | 75.93 |
| Rural Area | 59.62 | 66.48 | 52.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kollegal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.71 | 68.52 | 54.72 |
| Christian | 77.02 | 80.24 | 73.84 |
| Muslim | 82.25 | 83.91 | 80.5 |
| Buddhist | 76.42 | 80.04 | 72.65 |
Kollegal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kollegal Tehsil is 1.02 Lac (1,01,508) with 51.46 k (51,459) males and 50.05 k (50,049) females, which is 28.37% of Kollegal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Kollegal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kollegal Tehsil is 40.07 k (40,072) with 20.15 k (20,150) males and 19.92 k (19,922) females, which is 11.2% of Kollegal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kollegal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 973 |
| Urban Area | 998 |
| Rural Area | 968 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kollegal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 973 |
| Christian | 1013 |
| Muslim | 946 |
| Buddhist | 960 |
Kollegal Area & Households
The Total Area of Kollegal Tehsil is 2,789 Square KM, with a population density of 128 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kollegal Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kollegal Tehsil are 139.The Total Number of households in Kollegal Tehsil are 84.69 k(84,685).
Kollegal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kollegal Tehsil, there are about 1.73 Lac (1,72,731) workers, making up nearly 48.27% of the Kollegal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.12 Lac (1,11,906) are male workers, and about 60.83 k (60,825) are female workers.
Kollegal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.98 Lac (3,98,034) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.00 Lac (4,00,497) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.03 Lac (4,02,675) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.05 Lac (4,04,643) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.07 Lac (4,06,611) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.09 Lac (4,08,579) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.11 Lac (4,10,547) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.12 Lac (4,12,247) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,755) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.15 Lac (4,15,263) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.17 Lac (4,16,777) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.18 Lac (4,18,285) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.20 Lac (4,19,793) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kollegal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.20 Lac (4,19,793), with a male population of 2.13 Lac (2,12,853) and a female population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,947). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Kollegal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.