Sulya Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sulya Tehsil has a population of 1.45 Lac (1,45,227) with 72.13 k (72,126) males and 73.10 k (73,101) females.The sex ratio in Sulya is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sulya Tehsil is 14.39 k (14,392) which is 9.91% of Sulya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sulya Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sulya Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dakshina Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Sulya Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sulya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.62 Lac (1,61,534), indicating a 11.23% increased from Sulya 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 80.30 k, and the estimated female population is 81.24 k.
Sulya Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sulya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.63 Lac (1,62,533), projecting a 11.92% increased from Sulya 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 80.80 k, and the estimated female population is 81.74 k.
Sulya Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sulya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.24 Lac (1,23,507), accounting for 85.04% of the Sulya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 61.33 k (61,329), and the Hindu female population is around 62.18 k (62,178).
Sulya Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sulya Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 19.56 k (19,556), accounting for 13.47% of the Sulya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.76 k (9,756), and the Muslim female population is around 9.80 k (9,800).
Sulya Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,23,507 | 85.04% |
| Muslim | 19,556 | 13.47% |
| Christian | 2,076 | 1.43% |
| Jain | 56 | 0.04% |
| Religion not stated | 26 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 4 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSulya Urban Population
The Urban population of Sulya Tehsil is 19.96 k (19,958), with 9.70 k (9,698) being males and 10.26 k (10,260) being females, making up 13.74% of the Sulya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1058 females for every 1000 males.
Sulya Rural Population
The Rural population of Sulya Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,25,269), with 62.43 k (62,428) being males and 62.84 k (62,841) being females, making up 86.26% of the Sulya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Sulya Literacy Rate
Sulya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.69% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sulya Tehsil is 91.57 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sulya Tehsil is 81.9 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sulya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.42%, while in the rural regions of Sulya Tehsil, it is around 85.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sulya
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.69 | 91.57 | 81.9 |
| Urban Area | 91.42 | 95.03 | 88.06 |
| Rural Area | 85.93 | 91.03 | 80.88 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sulya
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.43 | 91.16 | 81.78 |
| Muslim | 87.61 | 93.86 | 81.5 |
| Christian | 93.14 | 94.96 | 91.45 |
| Jain | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Sulya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sulya Tehsil is 20.29 k (20,287) with 9.95 k (9,949) males and 10.34 k (10,338) females, which is 13.97% of Sulya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1040 females for every 1000 males.
Sulya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sulya Tehsil is 11.84 k (11,841) with 5.83 k (5,832) males and 6.01 k (6,009) females, which is 8.15% of Sulya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sulya
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1014 |
| Urban Area | 1058 |
| Rural Area | 1007 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sulya
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1014 |
| Muslim | 1005 |
| Christian | 1076 |
| Jain | 1000 |
Sulya Area & Households
The Total Area of Sulya Tehsil is 847 Square KM, with a population density of 171 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sulya Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sulya Tehsil are 40.The Total Number of households in Sulya Tehsil are 32.07 k(32,074).
Sulya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sulya Tehsil, there are about 69.04 k (69,038) workers, making up nearly 47.54% of the Sulya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 44.97 k (44,972) are male workers, and about 24.07 k (24,066) are female workers.
Sulya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,534) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,533) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.63 Lac (1,63,417) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,216) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,015) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.66 Lac (1,65,813) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,612) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.67 Lac (1,67,302) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,914) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,526) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,140) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,752) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,364) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sulya Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.70 Lac (1,70,364), with a male population of 84.64 k (84,638) and a female population of 85.73 k (85,728). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Sulya Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.