Chitapur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chitapur Tehsil has a population of 4.04 Lac (4,04,188) with 2.02 Lac (2,02,354) males and 2.02 Lac (2,01,834) females.The sex ratio in Chitapur is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chitapur Tehsil is 59.71 k (59,705) which is 14.77% of Chitapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chitapur Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chitapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gulbarga District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Chitapur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chitapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.50 Lac (4,49,572), indicating a 11.23% increased from Chitapur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.24 Lac.
Chitapur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chitapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.52 Lac (4,52,354), projecting a 11.92% increased from Chitapur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.26 Lac.
Chitapur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chitapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.14 Lac (3,14,404), accounting for 77.79% of the Chitapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.57 Lac (1,57,219), and the Hindu female population is around 1.57 Lac (1,57,185).
Chitapur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chitapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 80.43 k (80,425), accounting for 19.9% of the Chitapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 40.56 k (40,559), and the Muslim female population is around 39.87 k (39,866).
Chitapur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,14,404 | 77.79% |
| Muslim | 80,425 | 19.9% |
| Buddhist | 3,583 | 0.89% |
| Christian | 2,908 | 0.72% |
| Religion not stated | 2,164 | 0.54% |
| Jain | 331 | 0.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 213 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 160 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChitapur Urban Population
The Urban population of Chitapur Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,30,549), with 65.43 k (65,434) being males and 65.12 k (65,115) being females, making up 32.3% of the Chitapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Chitapur Rural Population
The Rural population of Chitapur Tehsil is 2.74 Lac (2,73,639), with 1.37 Lac (1,36,920) being males and 1.37 Lac (1,36,719) being females, making up 67.7% of the Chitapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Chitapur Literacy Rate
Chitapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chitapur Tehsil is 68.39 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chitapur Tehsil is 48.91 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chitapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 69.9%, while in the rural regions of Chitapur Tehsil, it is around 53.12%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chitapur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.62 | 68.39 | 48.91 |
| Urban Area | 69.9 | 78.68 | 61.12 |
| Rural Area | 53.12 | 63.35 | 42.98 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chitapur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 57.05 | 67.41 | 46.79 |
| Muslim | 63.85 | 71.32 | 56.27 |
| Buddhist | 60.6 | 70.84 | 50.4 |
| Christian | 71.59 | 78.73 | 64.32 |
Chitapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chitapur Tehsil is 1.28 Lac (1,28,231) with 64.38 k (64,380) males and 63.85 k (63,851) females, which is 31.73% of Chitapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Chitapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chitapur Tehsil is 7.41 k (7,413) with 3.72 k (3,724) males and 3.69 k (3,689) females, which is 1.83% of Chitapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chitapur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 998 |
| Urban Area | 996 |
| Rural Area | 999 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chitapur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1000 |
| Muslim | 983 |
| Buddhist | 988 |
| Christian | 981 |
Chitapur Area & Households
The Total Area of Chitapur Tehsil is 1,750 Square KM, with a population density of 231 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chitapur Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Chitapur Tehsil are 125.The Total Number of households in Chitapur Tehsil are 73.17 k(73,171).
Chitapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chitapur Tehsil, there are about 1.69 Lac (1,68,765) workers, making up nearly 41.75% of the Chitapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.06 Lac (1,05,622) are male workers, and about 63.14 k (63,143) are female workers.
Chitapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.50 Lac (4,49,572) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.52 Lac (4,52,354) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.55 Lac (4,54,813) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.57 Lac (4,57,036) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.59 Lac (4,59,259) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.61 Lac (4,61,482) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.64 Lac (4,63,704) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.66 Lac (4,65,625) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.67 Lac (4,67,328) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.69 Lac (4,69,031) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,741) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.72 Lac (4,72,444) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.74 Lac (4,74,148) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chitapur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.74 Lac (4,74,148), with a male population of 2.37 Lac (2,37,456) and a female population of 2.37 Lac (2,36,698). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Chitapur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.