Nargund Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nargund Tehsil has a population of 1.01 Lac (1,00,623) with 51.28 k (51,276) males and 49.35 k (49,347) females.The sex ratio in Nargund is 963, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nargund Tehsil is 12.58 k (12,579) which is 12.5% of Nargund Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nargund Tehsil is 914 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.01 Lac

Toatl Population

51.28 k

Male Population

49.35 k

Female Population

Nargund Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nargund Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.12 Lac (1,11,922), indicating a 11.23% increased from Nargund 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 57.09 k, and the estimated female population is 54.84 k.

Nargund Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nargund Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.13 Lac (1,12,614), projecting a 11.92% increased from Nargund 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 57.44 k, and the estimated female population is 55.18 k.

Nargund Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nargund Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 85.87 k (85,869), accounting for 85.34% of the Nargund Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 43.67 k (43,667), and the Hindu female population is around 42.20 k (42,202).

Nargund Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nargund Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.93 k (13,925), accounting for 13.84% of the Nargund Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.18 k (7,177), and the Muslim female population is around 6.75 k (6,748).

Nargund Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu85,86985.34%
Muslim13,92513.84%
Jain4310.43%
Religion not stated3010.3%
Christian760.08%
Sikh140.01%
Other religions and persuasions50%
Buddhist20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Nargund Urban Population

The Urban population of Nargund Tehsil is 36.29 k (36,291), with 18.35 k (18,353) being males and 17.94 k (17,938) being females, making up 36.07% of the Nargund total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Nargund Rural Population

The Rural population of Nargund Tehsil is 64.33 k (64,332), with 32.92 k (32,923) being males and 31.41 k (31,409) being females, making up 63.93% of the Nargund total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Nargund Literacy Rate

Nargund Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nargund Tehsil is 84.61 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nargund Tehsil is 63.38 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nargund Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.46%, while in the rural regions of Nargund Tehsil, it is around 73.99%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nargund

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.16 84.61 63.38
Urban Area 74.46 83.55 65.22
Rural Area 73.99 85.21 62.32

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nargund

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.14 85.61 64.37
Muslim 67.41 77.98 56.33
Jain 91.71 96.7 85.63
Religion not stated 73.38 84.44 61.72

Nargund Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nargund Tehsil is 9.89 k (9,892) with 4.98 k (4,981) males and 4.91 k (4,911) females, which is 9.83% of Nargund Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Nargund Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nargund Tehsil is 4.59 k (4,593) with 2.37 k (2,370) males and 2.22 k (2,223) females, which is 4.56% of Nargund Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nargund

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 963
Urban Area 978
Rural Area 955

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nargund

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 967
Muslim 941
Jain 819
Religion not stated 1007

Nargund Area & Households

The Total Area of Nargund Tehsil is 436 Square KM, with a population density of 231 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nargund Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nargund Tehsil are 35.The Total Number of households in Nargund Tehsil are 20.07 k(20,072).

Nargund Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nargund Tehsil, there are about 47.98 k (47,975) workers, making up nearly 47.68% of the Nargund Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 29.61 k (29,610) are male workers, and about 18.37 k (18,365) are female workers.

Nargund - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.12 Lac (1,11,922) 11.23%
2025 1.13 Lac (1,12,614) 11.92% 0.69 %
2026 1.13 Lac (1,13,227) 12.53% 0.61 %
2027 1.14 Lac (1,13,780) 13.07% 0.54 %
2028 1.14 Lac (1,14,333) 13.62% 0.55 %
2029 1.15 Lac (1,14,887) 14.17% 0.55 %
2030 1.15 Lac (1,15,440) 14.72% 0.55 %
2031 1.16 Lac (1,15,918) 15.2% 0.48 %
2032 1.16 Lac (1,16,342) 15.62% 0.42 %
2033 1.17 Lac (1,16,766) 16.04% 0.42 %
2034 1.17 Lac (1,17,192) 16.47% 0.43 %
2035 1.18 Lac (1,17,616) 16.89% 0.42 %
2036 1.18 Lac (1,18,040) 17.31% 0.42 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nargund Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.18 Lac (1,18,040), with a male population of 60.17 k (60,171) and a female population of 57.87 k (57,871). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Nargund Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.

Nargund Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nargund is 1.01 Lac (1,00,623).

The estimated population of Nargund in 2024 is approximately 1.12 Lac (1,11,922).

Hindu constitute 85.34% of Nargund population, amounting to approximately 85.87 k (85,869) people.

Muslim constitute 13.84% of Nargund population, totaling around 13.93 k (13,925) people.

Hindu: 85.34%, Muslim: 13.84%, Jain: 0.43%, Religion not stated: 0.3%, Christian: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nargund is 9.89 k (9.83%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.59 k (4.56%).

In Nargund , 36.29 k (36.07%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 64.33 k (63.93%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nargund is 74.16%, with male literacy at 84.61% and female literacy at 63.38%.

The sex ratio in Nargund is 963 females for every 1000 males.

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