Chitradurga Population in 2025
In 2025, Chitradurga Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.74 Lac (4,74,391), indicating a 11.92% increased from Chitradurga 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.34 Lac.
Chitradurga Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Chitradurga Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.77 Lac (4,76,970), projecting a 12.53% increased from Chitradurga 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.35 Lac.
Chitradurga Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Chitradurga Tehsil has a population of 4.24 Lac (4,23,879) with 2.15 Lac (2,14,563) males and 2.09 Lac (2,09,316) females.The sex ratio in Chitradurga is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chitradurga Tehsil is 46.68 k (46,679) which is 11.01% of Chitradurga Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chitradurga Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chitradurga Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Chitradurga District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Female Population
Chitradurga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chitradurga Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.64 Lac (3,63,998), accounting for 85.87% of the Chitradurga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.84 Lac (1,84,267), and the Hindu female population is around 1.80 Lac (1,79,731).
Chitradurga Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chitradurga Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 55.41 k (55,405), accounting for 13.07% of the Chitradurga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 28.11 k (28,105), and the Muslim female population is around 27.30 k (27,300).
Chitradurga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,63,998 | 85.87% |
| Muslim | 55,405 | 13.07% |
| Jain | 1,876 | 0.44% |
| Christian | 1,259 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 1,153 | 0.27% |
| Sikh | 101 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 59 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 28 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChitradurga Urban Population
The Urban population of Chitradurga Tehsil is 1.52 Lac (1,51,737), with 76.03 k (76,031) being males and 75.71 k (75,706) being females, making up 35.8% of the Chitradurga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Chitradurga Rural Population
The Rural population of Chitradurga Tehsil is 2.72 Lac (2,72,142), with 1.39 Lac (1,38,532) being males and 1.34 Lac (1,33,610) being females, making up 64.2% of the Chitradurga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Chitradurga Literacy Rate
Chitradurga Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chitradurga Tehsil is 85.33 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chitradurga Tehsil is 72.53 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chitradurga Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.83%, while in the rural regions of Chitradurga Tehsil, it is around 74.04%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chitradurga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79 | 85.33 | 72.53 |
| Urban Area | 87.83 | 91.45 | 84.21 |
| Rural Area | 74.04 | 81.96 | 65.86 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chitradurga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.04 | 85.03 | 70.91 |
| Muslim | 84.5 | 86.6 | 82.33 |
| Jain | 94.97 | 97.79 | 91.9 |
| Christian | 86.75 | 90.16 | 84.17 |
Chitradurga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chitradurga Tehsil is 1.02 Lac (1,01,532) with 51.16 k (51,160) males and 50.37 k (50,372) females, which is 23.95% of Chitradurga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Chitradurga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chitradurga Tehsil is 69.63 k (69,629) with 35.20 k (35,198) males and 34.43 k (34,431) females, which is 16.43% of Chitradurga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chitradurga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 976 |
| Urban Area | 996 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chitradurga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Muslim | 972 |
| Jain | 937 |
| Christian | 1290 |
Chitradurga Area & Households
The Total Area of Chitradurga Tehsil is 1,383 Square KM, with a population density of 306 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chitradurga Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chitradurga Tehsil are 195.The Total Number of households in Chitradurga Tehsil are 90.26 k(90,256).
Chitradurga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chitradurga Tehsil, there are about 1.99 Lac (1,98,794) workers, making up nearly 46.9% of the Chitradurga Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.28 Lac (1,28,279) are male workers, and about 70.52 k (70,515) are female workers.
Chitradurga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.74 Lac (4,74,391) | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.77 Lac (4,76,970) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.79 Lac (4,79,302) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.82 Lac (4,81,633) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.84 Lac (4,83,964) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.86 Lac (4,86,295) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.88 Lac (4,88,309) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.90 Lac (4,90,095) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.92 Lac (4,91,881) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.94 Lac (4,93,674) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.95 Lac (4,95,461) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.97 Lac (4,97,247) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chitradurga Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.97 Lac (4,97,247), with a male population of 2.52 Lac (2,51,783) and a female population of 2.45 Lac (2,45,472). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Chitradurga Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.49%.