Kalghatgi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kalghatgi Tehsil has a population of 1.55 Lac (1,54,659) with 79.73 k (79,733) males and 74.93 k (74,926) females.The sex ratio in Kalghatgi is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kalghatgi Tehsil is 21.05 k (21,050) which is 13.61% of Kalghatgi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kalghatgi Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kalghatgi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dharwad District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Kalghatgi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kalghatgi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.72 Lac (1,72,025), indicating a 11.23% increased from Kalghatgi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 88.77 k, and the estimated female population is 83.27 k.
Kalghatgi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kalghatgi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.73 Lac (1,73,089), projecting a 11.92% increased from Kalghatgi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 89.32 k, and the estimated female population is 83.78 k.
Kalghatgi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kalghatgi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.35 Lac (1,35,006), accounting for 87.29% of the Kalghatgi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 69.55 k (69,548), and the Hindu female population is around 65.46 k (65,458).
Kalghatgi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kalghatgi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.90 k (14,903), accounting for 9.64% of the Kalghatgi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.73 k (7,728), and the Muslim female population is around 7.18 k (7,175).
Kalghatgi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,35,006 | 87.29% |
| Muslim | 14,903 | 9.64% |
| Jain | 2,948 | 1.91% |
| Christian | 943 | 0.61% |
| Religion not stated | 615 | 0.4% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 222 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 15 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKalghatgi Urban Population
The Urban population of Kalghatgi Tehsil is 16.92 k (16,917), with 8.53 k (8,528) being males and 8.39 k (8,389) being females, making up 10.94% of the Kalghatgi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Kalghatgi Rural Population
The Rural population of Kalghatgi Tehsil is 1.38 Lac (1,37,742), with 71.21 k (71,205) being males and 66.54 k (66,537) being females, making up 89.06% of the Kalghatgi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Kalghatgi Literacy Rate
Kalghatgi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kalghatgi Tehsil is 76.74 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kalghatgi Tehsil is 60.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kalghatgi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.13%, while in the rural regions of Kalghatgi Tehsil, it is around 67.52%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kalghatgi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.81 | 76.74 | 60.36 |
| Urban Area | 79.13 | 84.73 | 73.44 |
| Rural Area | 67.52 | 75.78 | 58.69 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kalghatgi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.8 | 76.94 | 60.15 |
| Muslim | 65.67 | 72.15 | 58.75 |
| Jain | 79.72 | 85.92 | 73.05 |
| Christian | 85.22 | 91.65 | 78.3 |
Kalghatgi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kalghatgi Tehsil is 20.98 k (20,979) with 10.69 k (10,694) males and 10.29 k (10,285) females, which is 13.56% of Kalghatgi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Kalghatgi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kalghatgi Tehsil is 8.39 k (8,386) with 4.36 k (4,357) males and 4.03 k (4,029) females, which is 5.42% of Kalghatgi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kalghatgi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 984 |
| Rural Area | 935 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kalghatgi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 942 |
| Muslim | 929 |
| Jain | 921 |
| Christian | 921 |
Kalghatgi Area & Households
The Total Area of Kalghatgi Tehsil is 684 Square KM, with a population density of 226 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kalghatgi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kalghatgi Tehsil are 87.The Total Number of households in Kalghatgi Tehsil are 31.53 k(31,526).
Kalghatgi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kalghatgi Tehsil, there are about 80.08 k (80,081) workers, making up nearly 51.78% of the Kalghatgi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.09 k (49,090) are male workers, and about 30.99 k (30,991) are female workers.
Kalghatgi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,025) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,089) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,031) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,881) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.76 Lac (1,75,732) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,582) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,433) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,167) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,819) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,471) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.80 Lac (1,80,125) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.81 Lac (1,80,777) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,429) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kalghatgi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.81 Lac (1,81,429), with a male population of 93.56 k (93,564) and a female population of 87.87 k (87,869). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Kalghatgi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.