Hosdurga Population

As per the 2011 Census, Hosdurga Tehsil has a population of 2.35 Lac (2,35,116) with 1.19 Lac (1,19,148) males and 1.16 Lac (1,15,968) females.The sex ratio in Hosdurga is 974, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hosdurga Tehsil is 25.73 k (25,729) which is 10.94% of Hosdurga Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hosdurga Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.

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

Hosdurga Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Hosdurga Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.62 Lac (2,61,516), indicating a 11.23% increased from Hosdurga 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.29 Lac.

Hosdurga Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Hosdurga Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.63 Lac (2,63,134), projecting a 11.92% increased from Hosdurga 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.30 Lac.

Hosdurga Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Hosdurga Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.22 Lac (2,22,450), accounting for 94.61% of the Hosdurga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.13 Lac (1,12,692), and the Hindu female population is around 1.10 Lac (1,09,758).

Hosdurga Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hosdurga Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.56 k (11,564), accounting for 4.92% of the Hosdurga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.89 k (5,887), and the Muslim female population is around 5.68 k (5,677).

Hosdurga Religion Wise Population

Hosdurga Urban Population

The Urban population of Hosdurga Tehsil is 28.37 k (28,370), with 14.54 k (14,543) being males and 13.83 k (13,827) being females, making up 12.07% of the Hosdurga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Hosdurga Rural Population

The Rural population of Hosdurga Tehsil is 2.07 Lac (2,06,746), with 1.05 Lac (1,04,605) being males and 1.02 Lac (1,02,141) being females, making up 87.93% of the Hosdurga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Hosdurga Literacy Rate

Hosdurga Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.78% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hosdurga Tehsil is 81.28 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hosdurga Tehsil is 66.11 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hosdurga Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.14%, while in the rural regions of Hosdurga Tehsil, it is around 71.81%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hosdurga

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.78	81.28	66.11
Urban Area	88.14	91.47	84.65
Rural Area	71.81	79.86	63.58

Literacy Rate by Religion in Hosdurga

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.37	81.06	65.49
Muslim	80.79	84.69	76.81
Jain	97.14	98.6	95.63
Christian	85.3	91.39	78.13

Hosdurga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hosdurga Tehsil is 48.27 k (48,272) with 24.35 k (24,354) males and 23.92 k (23,918) females, which is 20.53% of Hosdurga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Hosdurga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hosdurga Tehsil is 18.95 k (18,954) with 9.43 k (9,431) males and 9.52 k (9,523) females, which is 8.06% of Hosdurga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hosdurga

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	974
Urban Area	951
Rural Area	977

Sex Ratio by Religion in Hosdurga

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	974
Muslim	965
Jain	952
Christian	839

Hosdurga Area & Households

The Total Area of Hosdurga Tehsil is 1,438 Square KM, with a population density of 164 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hosdurga Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Hosdurga Tehsil are 225.The Total Number of households in Hosdurga Tehsil are 53.02 k(53,019).

Hosdurga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Hosdurga Tehsil, there are about 1.27 Lac (1,26,527) workers, making up nearly 53.81% of the Hosdurga Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 75.47 k (75,467) are male workers, and about 51.06 k (51,060) are female workers.

Hosdurga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Hosdurga Census Frequently Asked Questions