Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Gadag District

Gadag Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gadag District has a population of 10.65 Lac (10,64,570) with 5.37 Lac (5,37,147) males and 5.27 Lac (5,27,423) females.The sex ratio in Gadag is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gadag District is 1.32 Lac (1,32,442) which is 12.44% of Gadag District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gadag District is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gadag District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.

10.65 Lac

Toatl Population

5.37 Lac

Male Population

5.27 Lac

Female Population

Gadag Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gadag District current estimated population is projected to be 11.84 Lac (11,84,103), indicating a 11.23% increased from Gadag's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.86 Lac.

Gadag Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gadag District estimated population is projected to be 11.91 Lac (11,91,430), projecting a 11.92% increased from Gadag's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.90 Lac.

Gadag Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gadag District, with a total Hindu population of 9.08 Lac (9,07,750), accounting for 85.27% of the Gadag District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.58 Lac (4,58,411), and the Hindu female population is around 4.49 Lac (4,49,339).

Gadag Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gadag District, with a total Muslim population of 1.44 Lac (1,43,665), accounting for 13.5% of the Gadag District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 72.23 k (72,227), and the Muslim female population is around 71.44 k (71,438).

Gadag Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu9,07,75085.27%
Muslim1,43,66513.5%
Jain5,9930.56%
Christian3,4320.32%
Religion not stated3,3460.31%
Sikh2310.02%
Buddhist790.01%
Other religions and persuasions740.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gadag Urban Population

The Urban population of Gadag District is 3.79 Lac (3,79,309), with 1.90 Lac (1,89,562) being males and 1.90 Lac (1,89,747) being females, making up 35.63% of the Gadag total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Gadag Rural Population

The Rural population of Gadag District is 6.85 Lac (6,85,261), with 3.48 Lac (3,47,585) being males and 3.38 Lac (3,37,676) being females, making up 64.37% of the Gadag total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Gadag Literacy Rate

Gadag District has a literacy rate of 75.12% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gadag District is 84.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gadag District is 65.44 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gadag District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.94%, while in the rural regions of Gadag District, it is around 71.86%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gadag

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.12 84.66 65.44
Urban Area 80.94 88.01 73.92
Rural Area 71.86 82.83 60.62

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gadag

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.07 84.76 65.24
Muslim 74.23 83.29 65.11
Jain 91.56 95.5 87.45
Christian 90.83 93.69 88.21

Gadag Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gadag District is 1.74 Lac (1,74,196) with 87.75 k (87,745) males and 86.45 k (86,451) females, which is 16.36% of Gadag District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Gadag Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gadag District is 61.65 k (61,654) with 30.98 k (30,975) males and 30.68 k (30,679) females, which is 5.79% of Gadag District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gadag

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 982
Urban Area 1001
Rural Area 972

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gadag

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 981
Muslim 990
Jain 956
Christian 1077

Gadag Area & Households

The Total Area of Gadag District is 4,657 Square KM, with a population density of 229 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gadag District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Gadag District are 337.The Total Number of households in Gadag District are 2.19 Lac(2,19,096).

Gadag Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gadag District, there are about 4.96 Lac (4,95,722) workers, making up nearly 46.57% of the Gadag District total population. Out of these, around 3.10 Lac (3,10,412) are male workers, and about 1.85 Lac (1,85,310) are female workers.

Gadag - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Gadag district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,52,503, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,64,570 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 20.43% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 10.86%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Gadag District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,52,503 to 10,64,570.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 20.43%.
  • The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 3.53 Lac ---- ---- 1.77 Lac 1.76 Lac
1911 3.31 Lac -21.09 k -5.982644119 1.68 Lac 1.64 Lac
1921 3.50 Lac 18.94 k 5.715208169 1.76 Lac 1.75 Lac
1931 3.51 Lac 606 0.172967419 1.77 Lac 1.74 Lac
1941 3.94 Lac 42.78 k 12.1888187 2.00 Lac 1.94 Lac
1951 4.37 Lac 43.18 k 10.9653857 2.20 Lac 2.17 Lac
1961 5.26 Lac 89.26 k 20.42919201 2.66 Lac 2.61 Lac
1971 6.23 Lac 96.55 k 18.34951309 3.14 Lac 3.09 Lac
1981 7.43 Lac 1.21 Lac 19.3702808 3.75 Lac 3.68 Lac
1991 8.59 Lac 1.16 Lac 15.56437455 4.36 Lac 4.23 Lac
2001 9.72 Lac 1.13 Lac 13.13009143 4.94 Lac 4.78 Lac
2011 10.65 Lac 92.74 k 9.542257688 5.37 Lac 5.27 Lac

Historical Population of Gadag by Census Year 1901-2011

Gadag - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 11.84 Lac (11,84,103) 11.23%
2025 11.91 Lac (11,91,430) 11.92% 0.69 %
2026 11.98 Lac (11,97,908) 12.53% 0.61 %
2027 12.04 Lac (12,03,763) 13.07% 0.54 %
2028 12.10 Lac (12,09,617) 13.62% 0.55 %
2029 12.15 Lac (12,15,472) 14.17% 0.55 %
2030 12.21 Lac (12,21,326) 14.72% 0.55 %
2031 12.26 Lac (12,26,384) 15.2% 0.48 %
2032 12.31 Lac (12,30,870) 15.62% 0.42 %
2033 12.35 Lac (12,35,356) 16.04% 0.42 %
2034 12.40 Lac (12,39,860) 16.47% 0.43 %
2035 12.44 Lac (12,44,346) 16.89% 0.42 %
2036 12.49 Lac (12,48,832) 17.31% 0.42 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gadag District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.49 Lac (12,48,832), with a male population of 6.30 Lac (6,30,324) and a female population of 6.19 Lac (6,18,527). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Gadag District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.

Gadag Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gadag is 10.65 Lac (10,64,570).

The estimated population of Gadag in 2024 is approximately 11.84 Lac (11,84,103).

Hindu constitute 85.27% of Gadag population, amounting to approximately 9.08 Lac (9,07,750) people.

Muslim constitute 13.5% of Gadag population, totaling around 1.44 Lac (1,43,665) people.

Hindu: 85.27%, Muslim: 13.5%, Jain: 0.56%, Christian: 0.32%, Religion not stated: 0.31%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gadag is 1.74 Lac (16.36%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 61.65 k (5.79%).

In Gadag, 3.79 Lac (35.63%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 6.85 Lac (64.37%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gadag is 75.12%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 65.44%.

The sex ratio in Gadag is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Gadag population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.51% up to 2036.