Harihar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Harihar Tehsil has a population of 2.54 Lac (2,54,170) with 1.29 Lac (1,29,336) males and 1.25 Lac (1,24,834) females.The sex ratio in Harihar is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Harihar Tehsil is 28.25 k (28,245) which is 11.11% of Harihar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Harihar Tehsil is 920 females for every 1000 males.

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

Harihar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Harihar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.83 Lac (2,82,709), indicating a 11.23% increased from Harihar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.39 Lac.

Harihar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Harihar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.84 Lac (2,84,459), projecting a 11.92% increased from Harihar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.

Harihar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Harihar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.04 Lac (2,04,401), accounting for 80.42% of the Harihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.04 Lac (1,04,184), and the Hindu female population is around 1.00 Lac (1,00,217).

Harihar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Harihar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 47.10 k (47,100), accounting for 18.53% of the Harihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 23.82 k (23,821), and the Muslim female population is around 23.28 k (23,279).

Harihar Religion Wise Population

Harihar Urban Population

The Urban population of Harihar Tehsil is 90.50 k (90,502), with 46.03 k (46,030) being males and 44.47 k (44,472) being females, making up 35.61% of the Harihar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Harihar Rural Population

The Rural population of Harihar Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,63,668), with 83.31 k (83,306) being males and 80.36 k (80,362) being females, making up 64.39% of the Harihar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Harihar Literacy Rate

Harihar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.55% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Harihar Tehsil is 82.83 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Harihar Tehsil is 70.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Harihar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.94%, while in the rural regions of Harihar Tehsil, it is around 71.91%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Harihar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	76.55	82.83	70.08
Urban Area	84.94	89.31	80.44
Rural Area	71.91	79.25	64.36

Literacy Rate by Religion in Harihar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	75.69	82.69	68.46
Muslim	80.17	83.29	76.99
Christian	90.87	91.95	89.76
Religion not stated	62.75	72.28	54.29

Harihar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Harihar Tehsil is 32.95 k (32,950) with 16.63 k (16,629) males and 16.32 k (16,321) females, which is 12.96% of Harihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Harihar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Harihar Tehsil is 21.78 k (21,779) with 11.02 k (11,015) males and 10.76 k (10,764) females, which is 8.57% of Harihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Harihar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	966
Urban Area	967
Rural Area	965

Sex Ratio by Religion in Harihar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	962
Muslim	978
Christian	971
Religion not stated	1080

Harihar Area & Households

The Total Area of Harihar Tehsil is 485 Square KM, with a population density of 524 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Harihar Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Harihar Tehsil are 84.The Total Number of households in Harihar Tehsil are 52.43 k(52,434).

Harihar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Harihar Tehsil, there are about 1.07 Lac (1,06,963) workers, making up nearly 42.08% of the Harihar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 76.96 k (76,959) are male workers, and about 30.00 k (30,004) are female workers.

Harihar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Harihar Census Frequently Asked Questions