Puttur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Puttur Tehsil has a population of 2.88 Lac (2,87,851) with 1.43 Lac (1,43,116) males and 1.45 Lac (1,44,735) females.The sex ratio in Puttur is 1012, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puttur Tehsil is 29.82 k (29,817) which is 10.36% of Puttur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puttur Tehsil is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Puttur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dakshina Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Puttur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Puttur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.20 Lac (3,20,172), indicating a 11.23% increased from Puttur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.61 Lac.
Puttur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Puttur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.22 Lac (3,22,153), projecting a 11.92% increased from Puttur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Puttur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Puttur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.06 Lac (2,06,201), accounting for 71.63% of the Puttur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.03 Lac (1,02,814), and the Hindu female population is around 1.03 Lac (1,03,387).
Puttur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Puttur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 65.36 k (65,357), accounting for 22.71% of the Puttur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 32.18 k (32,177), and the Muslim female population is around 33.18 k (33,180).
Puttur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,06,201 | 71.63% |
| Muslim | 65,357 | 22.71% |
| Christian | 15,279 | 5.31% |
| Jain | 909 | 0.32% |
| Religion not stated | 53 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 28 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPuttur Urban Population
The Urban population of Puttur Tehsil is 60.87 k (60,874), with 30.30 k (30,304) being males and 30.57 k (30,570) being females, making up 21.15% of the Puttur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Puttur Rural Population
The Rural population of Puttur Tehsil is 2.27 Lac (2,26,977), with 1.13 Lac (1,12,812) being males and 1.14 Lac (1,14,165) being females, making up 78.85% of the Puttur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Puttur Literacy Rate
Puttur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puttur Tehsil is 91.34 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puttur Tehsil is 80.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Puttur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.94%, while in the rural regions of Puttur Tehsil, it is around 84.42%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puttur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.02 | 91.34 | 80.79 |
| Urban Area | 91.94 | 95.75 | 88.21 |
| Rural Area | 84.42 | 90.16 | 78.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Puttur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.42 | 90.47 | 80.43 |
| Muslim | 85.64 | 92.84 | 78.75 |
| Christian | 94.71 | 96.68 | 92.77 |
| Jain | 97.65 | 98.62 | 96.63 |
Puttur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puttur Tehsil is 34.04 k (34,040) with 17.10 k (17,102) males and 16.94 k (16,938) females, which is 11.83% of Puttur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Puttur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Puttur Tehsil is 17.63 k (17,627) with 8.77 k (8,773) males and 8.85 k (8,854) females, which is 6.12% of Puttur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puttur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1012 |
| Urban Area | 1009 |
| Rural Area | 1012 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Puttur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1006 |
| Muslim | 1032 |
| Christian | 1012 |
| Jain | 926 |
Puttur Area & Households
The Total Area of Puttur Tehsil is 1,027 Square KM, with a population density of 280 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Puttur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Puttur Tehsil are 66.The Total Number of households in Puttur Tehsil are 59.57 k(59,569).
Puttur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Puttur Tehsil, there are about 1.47 Lac (1,47,029) workers, making up nearly 51.08% of the Puttur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 88.80 k (88,803) are male workers, and about 58.23 k (58,226) are female workers.
Puttur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.20 Lac (3,20,172) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,153) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,905) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,488) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.27 Lac (3,27,071) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.29 Lac (3,28,654) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,237) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,605) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.33 Lac (3,32,818) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,031) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,248) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.36 Lac (3,36,461) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.38 Lac (3,37,674) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Puttur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.38 Lac (3,37,674), with a male population of 1.68 Lac (1,67,942) and a female population of 1.70 Lac (1,69,736). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Puttur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.