Gulbarga Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gulbarga District has a population of 25.66 Lac (25,66,326) with 13.02 Lac (13,01,755) males and 12.65 Lac (12,64,571) females.The sex ratio in Gulbarga is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gulbarga District is 3.65 Lac (3,65,372) which is 14.24% of Gulbarga District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gulbarga District is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Gulbarga District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Gulbarga Population Census 2011
- Gulbarga Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Gulbarga Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gulbarga District current estimated population is projected to be 28.54 Lac (28,54,480), indicating a 11.23% increased from Gulbarga's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.05 Lac.
Gulbarga Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gulbarga District estimated population is projected to be 28.72 Lac (28,72,143), projecting a 11.92% increased from Gulbarga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.14 Lac.
Gulbarga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gulbarga District, with a total Hindu population of 20.11 Lac (20,11,014), accounting for 78.36% of the Gulbarga District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.20 Lac (10,20,105), and the Hindu female population is around 9.91 Lac (9,90,909).
Gulbarga Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gulbarga District, with a total Muslim population of 5.13 Lac (5,13,125), accounting for 19.99% of the Gulbarga District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.61 Lac (2,60,888), and the Muslim female population is around 2.52 Lac (2,52,237).
Gulbarga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 20,11,014 | 78.36% |
| Muslim | 5,13,125 | 19.99% |
| Religion not stated | 18,233 | 0.71% |
| Buddhist | 9,589 | 0.37% |
| Christian | 8,344 | 0.33% |
| Jain | 4,865 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 826 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 330 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGulbarga Urban Population
The Urban population of Gulbarga District is 8.36 Lac (8,35,551), with 4.25 Lac (4,24,611) being males and 4.11 Lac (4,10,940) being females, making up 32.56% of the Gulbarga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Gulbarga Rural Population
The Rural population of Gulbarga District is 17.31 Lac (17,30,775), with 8.77 Lac (8,77,144) being males and 8.54 Lac (8,53,631) being females, making up 67.44% of the Gulbarga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Gulbarga Literacy Rate
Gulbarga District has a literacy rate of 64.85% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gulbarga District is 74.38 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gulbarga District is 55.09 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gulbarga District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.61%, while in the rural regions of Gulbarga District, it is around 58.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gulbarga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.85 | 74.38 | 55.09 |
| Urban Area | 78.61 | 85.12 | 71.91 |
| Rural Area | 58.09 | 69.08 | 46.86 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gulbarga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.34 | 73.62 | 52.81 |
| Muslim | 70.08 | 76.72 | 63.22 |
| Religion not stated | 74.93 | 84.48 | 66.81 |
| Buddhist | 63.52 | 73.78 | 52.77 |
Gulbarga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gulbarga District is 6.49 Lac (6,48,782) with 3.30 Lac (3,30,091) males and 3.19 Lac (3,18,691) females, which is 25.28% of Gulbarga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Gulbarga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gulbarga District is 65.26 k (65,259) with 32.83 k (32,830) males and 32.43 k (32,429) females, which is 2.54% of Gulbarga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gulbarga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 972 |
| Urban Area | 968 |
| Rural Area | 974 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gulbarga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 972 |
| Muslim | 967 |
| Religion not stated | 1133 |
| Buddhist | 951 |
Gulbarga Area & Households
The Total Area of Gulbarga District is 10,954 Square KM, with a population density of 234 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gulbarga District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Gulbarga District are 918.The Total Number of households in Gulbarga District are 4.72 Lac(4,71,601).
Gulbarga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gulbarga District, there are about 10.87 Lac (10,87,028) workers, making up nearly 42.36% of the Gulbarga District total population. Out of these, around 6.80 Lac (6,80,001) are male workers, and about 4.07 Lac (4,07,027) are female workers.
Gulbarga - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Gulbarga district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,86,760, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 25,66,326 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 25.36% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.75%.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.
Gulbarga District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 5,86,760 to 25,66,326.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 25.36%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 5.87 Lac | ---- | ---- | 2.97 Lac | 2.90 Lac |
| 1911 | 6.41 Lac | 54.09 k | 9.218590224 | 3.24 Lac | 3.16 Lac |
| 1921 | 5.90 Lac | -50.89 k | -7.941471575 | 2.99 Lac | 2.91 Lac |
| 1931 | 6.58 Lac | 68.19 k | 11.55895843 | 3.34 Lac | 3.24 Lac |
| 1941 | 7.04 Lac | 45.99 k | 6.987454247 | 3.59 Lac | 3.45 Lac |
| 1951 | 8.06 Lac | 1.02 Lac | 14.52199069 | 4.07 Lac | 3.99 Lac |
| 1961 | 9.64 Lac | 1.57 Lac | 19.49729289 | 4.87 Lac | 4.77 Lac |
| 1971 | 12.08 Lac | 2.44 Lac | 25.36147585 | 6.13 Lac | 5.95 Lac |
| 1981 | 14.42 Lac | 2.34 Lac | 19.3915267 | 7.31 Lac | 7.12 Lac |
| 1991 | 17.86 Lac | 3.44 Lac | 23.84316814 | 9.14 Lac | 8.72 Lac |
| 2001 | 21.75 Lac | 3.89 Lac | 21.75666158 | 11.10 Lac | 10.64 Lac |
| 2011 | 25.66 Lac | 3.92 Lac | 18.00599795 | 13.02 Lac | 12.65 Lac |
Gulbarga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.54 Lac (28,54,480) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 28.72 Lac (28,72,143) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 28.88 Lac (28,87,759) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 29.02 Lac (29,01,873) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 29.16 Lac (29,15,986) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 29.30 Lac (29,30,099) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 29.44 Lac (29,44,212) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 29.56 Lac (29,56,405) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 29.67 Lac (29,67,220) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 29.78 Lac (29,78,034) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 29.89 Lac (29,88,891) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 30.00 Lac (29,99,705) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 30.11 Lac (30,10,520) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gulbarga District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 30.11 Lac (30,10,520), with a male population of 15.28 Lac (15,27,566) and a female population of 14.83 Lac (14,83,004). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Gulbarga District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.