Hiriyur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Hiriyur Tehsil has a population of 2.86 Lac (2,86,133) with 1.44 Lac (1,44,160) males and 1.42 Lac (1,41,973) females.The sex ratio in Hiriyur is 985, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hiriyur Tehsil is 30.76 k (30,756) which is 10.75% of Hiriyur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hiriyur Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Hiriyur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Chitradurga District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Hiriyur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Hiriyur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.18 Lac (3,18,261), indicating a 11.23% increased from Hiriyur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.58 Lac.
Hiriyur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Hiriyur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.20 Lac (3,20,231), projecting a 11.92% increased from Hiriyur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.59 Lac.
Hiriyur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Hiriyur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.56 Lac (2,56,298), accounting for 89.57% of the Hiriyur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.29 Lac (1,29,222), and the Hindu female population is around 1.27 Lac (1,27,076).
Hiriyur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hiriyur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 27.47 k (27,468), accounting for 9.6% of the Hiriyur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.75 k (13,751), and the Muslim female population is around 13.72 k (13,717).
Hiriyur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,56,298 | 89.57% |
| Muslim | 27,468 | 9.6% |
| Christian | 895 | 0.31% |
| Jain | 812 | 0.28% |
| Religion not stated | 536 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 86 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 22 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 16 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHiriyur Urban Population
The Urban population of Hiriyur Tehsil is 56.42 k (56,416), with 28.13 k (28,126) being males and 28.29 k (28,290) being females, making up 19.72% of the Hiriyur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Hiriyur Rural Population
The Rural population of Hiriyur Tehsil is 2.30 Lac (2,29,717), with 1.16 Lac (1,16,034) being males and 1.14 Lac (1,13,683) being females, making up 80.28% of the Hiriyur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Hiriyur Literacy Rate
Hiriyur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hiriyur Tehsil is 81.32 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hiriyur Tehsil is 66.41 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hiriyur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.63%, while in the rural regions of Hiriyur Tehsil, it is around 71.51%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hiriyur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.91 | 81.32 | 66.41 |
| Urban Area | 83.63 | 88.48 | 78.85 |
| Rural Area | 71.51 | 79.58 | 63.29 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Hiriyur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.32 | 81.02 | 65.52 |
| Muslim | 78.38 | 83.33 | 73.41 |
| Christian | 84.99 | 88.83 | 81.53 |
| Jain | 93.53 | 95.9 | 90.91 |
Hiriyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hiriyur Tehsil is 71.73 k (71,730) with 36.07 k (36,069) males and 35.66 k (35,661) females, which is 25.07% of Hiriyur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Hiriyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hiriyur Tehsil is 28.03 k (28,028) with 13.99 k (13,991) males and 14.04 k (14,037) females, which is 9.8% of Hiriyur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hiriyur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 985 |
| Urban Area | 1006 |
| Rural Area | 980 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Hiriyur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 984 |
| Muslim | 998 |
| Christian | 1097 |
| Jain | 893 |
Hiriyur Area & Households
The Total Area of Hiriyur Tehsil is 1,703 Square KM, with a population density of 168 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hiriyur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Hiriyur Tehsil are 158.The Total Number of households in Hiriyur Tehsil are 64.09 k(64,086).
Hiriyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Hiriyur Tehsil, there are about 1.45 Lac (1,45,256) workers, making up nearly 50.77% of the Hiriyur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 87.37 k (87,366) are male workers, and about 57.89 k (57,890) are female workers.
Hiriyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,261) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.20 Lac (3,20,231) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.22 Lac (3,21,972) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,545) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,119) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,692) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.28 Lac (3,28,266) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.30 Lac (3,29,625) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,831) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,037) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,247) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,453) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.36 Lac (3,35,659) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Hiriyur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.36 Lac (3,35,659), with a male population of 1.69 Lac (1,69,167) and a female population of 1.66 Lac (1,66,497). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Hiriyur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.