Jagalur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jagalur Tehsil has a population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,822) with 86.98 k (86,981) males and 84.84 k (84,841) females.The sex ratio in Jagalur is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jagalur Tehsil is 19.80 k (19,804) which is 11.53% of Jagalur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jagalur Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.

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

Jagalur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jagalur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,91,115), indicating a 11.23% increased from Jagalur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 96.84 k, and the estimated female population is 94.28 k.

Jagalur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jagalur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.92 Lac (1,92,298), projecting a 11.92% increased from Jagalur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 97.44 k, and the estimated female population is 94.87 k.

Jagalur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jagalur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.62 Lac (1,61,525), accounting for 94.01% of the Jagalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 81.74 k (81,739), and the Hindu female population is around 79.79 k (79,786).

Jagalur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jagalur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.66 k (9,659), accounting for 5.62% of the Jagalur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.91 k (4,914), and the Muslim female population is around 4.75 k (4,745).

Jagalur Religion Wise Population

Jagalur Urban Population

The Urban population of Jagalur Tehsil is 17.26 k (17,257), with 8.69 k (8,693) being males and 8.56 k (8,564) being females, making up 10.04% of the Jagalur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Jagalur Rural Population

The Rural population of Jagalur Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,54,565), with 78.29 k (78,288) being males and 76.28 k (76,277) being females, making up 89.96% of the Jagalur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Jagalur Literacy Rate

Jagalur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jagalur Tehsil is 81.17 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jagalur Tehsil is 64.29 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jagalur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.74%, while in the rural regions of Jagalur Tehsil, it is around 71.13%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jagalur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	72.81	81.17	64.29
Urban Area	87.74	92.93	82.49
Rural Area	71.13	79.85	62.22

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jagalur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	72.52	81.05	63.82
Muslim	77.56	82.92	72.02
Religion not stated	70.42	80.11	60.34
Jain	88.33	96.55	80.65

Jagalur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jagalur Tehsil is 43.57 k (43,570) with 21.84 k (21,836) males and 21.73 k (21,734) females, which is 25.36% of Jagalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Jagalur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jagalur Tehsil is 42.23 k (42,227) with 21.47 k (21,474) males and 20.75 k (20,753) females, which is 24.58% of Jagalur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jagalur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	976
Urban Area	986
Rural Area	975

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jagalur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	977
Muslim	966
Religion not stated	986
Jain	1000

Jagalur Area & Households

The Total Area of Jagalur Tehsil is 970 Square KM, with a population density of 177 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jagalur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jagalur Tehsil are 171.The Total Number of households in Jagalur Tehsil are 35.15 k(35,147).

Jagalur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jagalur Tehsil, there are about 89.34 k (89,344) workers, making up nearly 52% of the Jagalur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 52.22 k (52,222) are male workers, and about 37.12 k (37,122) are female workers.

Jagalur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Jagalur Census Frequently Asked Questions