Gulbarga Population in 2025
In 2025, Gulbarga Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.29 Lac (9,28,717), indicating a 11.92% increased from Gulbarga 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.55 Lac.
Gulbarga Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Gulbarga Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.34 Lac (9,33,767), projecting a 12.53% increased from Gulbarga 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.57 Lac.
Gulbarga Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Gulbarga Tehsil has a population of 8.30 Lac (8,29,830) with 4.23 Lac (4,23,051) males and 4.07 Lac (4,06,779) females.The sex ratio in Gulbarga is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gulbarga Tehsil is 1.11 Lac (1,10,925) which is 13.37% of Gulbarga Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gulbarga Tehsil is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gulbarga Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gulbarga District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Female Population
Gulbarga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gulbarga Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.71 Lac (5,70,647), accounting for 68.77% of the Gulbarga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.91 Lac (2,91,308), and the Hindu female population is around 2.79 Lac (2,79,339).
Gulbarga Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gulbarga Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.40 Lac (2,39,851), accounting for 28.9% of the Gulbarga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.22 Lac (1,22,439), and the Muslim female population is around 1.17 Lac (1,17,412).
Gulbarga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,70,647 | 68.77% |
| Muslim | 2,39,851 | 28.9% |
| Religion not stated | 11,418 | 1.38% |
| Christian | 3,437 | 0.41% |
| Jain | 2,352 | 0.28% |
| Buddhist | 1,669 | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 419 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 37 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGulbarga Urban Population
The Urban population of Gulbarga Tehsil is 5.43 Lac (5,43,147), with 2.77 Lac (2,76,552) being males and 2.67 Lac (2,66,595) being females, making up 65.45% of the Gulbarga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Gulbarga Rural Population
The Rural population of Gulbarga Tehsil is 2.87 Lac (2,86,683), with 1.46 Lac (1,46,499) being males and 1.40 Lac (1,40,184) being females, making up 34.55% of the Gulbarga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Gulbarga Literacy Rate
Gulbarga Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gulbarga Tehsil is 82.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gulbarga Tehsil is 67.53 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gulbarga Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.2%, while in the rural regions of Gulbarga Tehsil, it is around 61.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gulbarga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.16 | 82.53 | 67.53 |
| Urban Area | 82.2 | 87.81 | 76.41 |
| Rural Area | 61.6 | 72.41 | 50.33 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gulbarga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.7 | 82.37 | 64.71 |
| Muslim | 78.09 | 82.33 | 73.66 |
| Religion not stated | 80.31 | 88.94 | 73.1 |
| Christian | 85.99 | 90.56 | 81.51 |
Gulbarga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gulbarga Tehsil is 1.73 Lac (1,72,610) with 88.14 k (88,143) males and 84.47 k (84,467) females, which is 20.8% of Gulbarga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Gulbarga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gulbarga Tehsil is 17.53 k (17,526) with 8.90 k (8,902) males and 8.62 k (8,624) females, which is 2.11% of Gulbarga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gulbarga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 962 |
| Urban Area | 964 |
| Rural Area | 957 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gulbarga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 959 |
| Muslim | 959 |
| Religion not stated | 1150 |
| Christian | 1026 |
Gulbarga Area & Households
The Total Area of Gulbarga Tehsil is 1,741 Square KM, with a population density of 477 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gulbarga Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Gulbarga Tehsil are 140.The Total Number of households in Gulbarga Tehsil are 1.54 Lac(1,54,305).
Gulbarga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gulbarga Tehsil, there are about 3.08 Lac (3,07,528) workers, making up nearly 37.06% of the Gulbarga Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.13 Lac (2,13,197) are male workers, and about 94.33 k (94,331) are female workers.
Gulbarga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.29 Lac (9,28,717) | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 9.34 Lac (9,33,767) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.38 Lac (9,38,330) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.43 Lac (9,42,894) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.47 Lac (9,47,458) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.52 Lac (9,52,021) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.56 Lac (9,55,964) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.59 Lac (9,59,461) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.63 Lac (9,62,958) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.66 Lac (9,66,468) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.70 Lac (9,69,965) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.73 Lac (9,73,462) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gulbarga Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.73 Lac (9,73,462), with a male population of 4.96 Lac (4,96,437) and a female population of 4.77 Lac (4,77,043). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Gulbarga Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.49%.