Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Hassan District

Hassan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Hassan District has a population of 17.76 Lac (17,76,421) with 8.84 Lac (8,83,667) males and 8.93 Lac (8,92,754) females.The sex ratio in Hassan is 1011, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hassan District is 1.66 Lac (1,65,637) which is 9.32% of Hassan District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hassan District is 973 females for every 1000 males.

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

17.76 Lac

Toatl Population

8.84 Lac

Male Population

8.93 Lac

Female Population

Hassan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Hassan District current estimated population is projected to be 19.76 Lac (19,75,883), indicating a 11.23% increased from Hassan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.92 Lac.

Hassan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Hassan District estimated population is projected to be 19.88 Lac (19,88,109), projecting a 11.92% increased from Hassan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.98 Lac.

Hassan Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Hassan District, with a total Hindu population of 16.31 Lac (16,30,814), accounting for 91.8% of the Hassan District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.11 Lac (8,10,950), and the Hindu female population is around 8.20 Lac (8,19,864).

Hassan Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hassan District, with a total Muslim population of 1.20 Lac (1,20,011), accounting for 6.76% of the Hassan District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 60.18 k (60,182), and the Muslim female population is around 59.83 k (59,829).

Hassan Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu16,30,81491.8%
Muslim1,20,0116.76%
Christian15,6110.88%
Jain5,8200.33%
Religion not stated3,2500.18%
Buddhist6230.04%
Sikh2890.02%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Hassan Urban Population

The Urban population of Hassan District is 3.77 Lac (3,76,763), with 1.88 Lac (1,88,084) being males and 1.89 Lac (1,88,679) being females, making up 21.21% of the Hassan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Hassan Rural Population

The Rural population of Hassan District is 14.00 Lac (13,99,658), with 6.96 Lac (6,95,583) being males and 7.04 Lac (7,04,075) being females, making up 78.79% of the Hassan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Hassan Literacy Rate

Hassan District has a literacy rate of 76.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hassan District is 83.64 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hassan District is 68.6 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hassan District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.36%, while in the rural regions of Hassan District, it is around 72.79%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hassan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.07 83.64 68.6
Urban Area 88.36 91.94 84.81
Rural Area 72.79 81.41 64.29

Literacy Rate by Religion in Hassan

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.24 83.29 67.31
Muslim 85.55 87.17 83.93
Christian 85.5 89.09 82.18
Jain 94.41 96.99 91.76

Hassan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hassan District is 3.45 Lac (3,45,031) with 1.70 Lac (1,69,961) males and 1.75 Lac (1,75,070) females, which is 19.42% of Hassan District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Hassan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hassan District is 32.33 k (32,329) with 15.99 k (15,986) males and 16.34 k (16,343) females, which is 1.82% of Hassan District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1023 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hassan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1011
Urban Area 1004
Rural Area 1013

Sex Ratio by Religion in Hassan

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1011
Muslim 995
Christian 1073
Jain 985

Hassan Area & Households

The Total Area of Hassan District is 6,814 Square KM, with a population density of 261 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hassan District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Hassan District are 2,574.The Total Number of households in Hassan District are 4.33 Lac(4,33,453).

Hassan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Hassan District, there are about 9.04 Lac (9,03,580) workers, making up nearly 50.87% of the Hassan District total population. Out of these, around 5.60 Lac (5,60,452) are male workers, and about 3.43 Lac (3,43,128) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Hassan district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,68,919, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 17,76,421 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 25.27% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 11.26%.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.

Hassan District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 5,68,919 to 17,76,421.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 25.27%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 5.69 Lac ---- ---- 2.83 Lac 2.86 Lac
1911 5.78 Lac 9.18 k 1.613234924 2.86 Lac 2.92 Lac
1921 5.82 Lac 3.65 k 0.631900875 2.91 Lac 2.91 Lac
1931 5.97 Lac 15.19 k 2.610571551 3.01 Lac 2.96 Lac
1941 6.28 Lac 30.78 k 5.156490551 3.18 Lac 3.10 Lac
1951 7.15 Lac 87.42 k 13.92615792 3.63 Lac 3.52 Lac
1961 8.96 Lac 1.81 Lac 25.2696344 4.55 Lac 4.41 Lac
1971 11.02 Lac 2.07 Lac 23.05337853 5.58 Lac 5.44 Lac
1981 13.57 Lac 2.55 Lac 23.09968522 6.83 Lac 6.74 Lac
1991 15.70 Lac 2.13 Lac 15.67190906 7.85 Lac 7.85 Lac
2001 17.22 Lac 1.52 Lac 9.682522087 8.59 Lac 8.63 Lac
2011 17.76 Lac 54.75 k 3.18016994 8.84 Lac 8.93 Lac

Historical Population of Hassan by Census Year 1901-2011

Hassan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 19.76 Lac (19,75,883) 11.23%
2025 19.88 Lac (19,88,109) 11.92% 0.69 %
2026 19.99 Lac (19,98,919) 12.53% 0.61 %
2027 20.09 Lac (20,08,688) 13.07% 0.54 %
2028 20.18 Lac (20,18,457) 13.62% 0.55 %
2029 20.28 Lac (20,28,226) 14.17% 0.55 %
2030 20.38 Lac (20,37,996) 14.72% 0.55 %
2031 20.46 Lac (20,46,435) 15.2% 0.48 %
2032 20.54 Lac (20,53,921) 15.62% 0.42 %
2033 20.61 Lac (20,61,407) 16.04% 0.42 %
2034 20.69 Lac (20,68,922) 16.47% 0.43 %
2035 20.76 Lac (20,76,408) 16.89% 0.42 %
2036 20.84 Lac (20,83,894) 17.31% 0.42 %

Projected estimates indicate that Hassan District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.84 Lac (20,83,894), with a male population of 10.37 Lac (10,36,954) and a female population of 10.47 Lac (10,46,962). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Hassan District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.

Hassan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Hassan is 17.76 Lac (17,76,421).

The estimated population of Hassan in 2024 is approximately 19.76 Lac (19,75,883).

Hindu constitute 91.8% of Hassan population, amounting to approximately 16.31 Lac (16,30,814) people.

Muslim constitute 6.76% of Hassan population, totaling around 1.20 Lac (1,20,011) people.

Hindu: 91.8%, Muslim: 6.76%, Christian: 0.88%, Jain: 0.33%, Religion not stated: 0.18%, Buddhist: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Hassan is 3.45 Lac (19.42%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 32.33 k (1.82%).

In Hassan, 3.77 Lac (21.21%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 14.00 Lac (78.79%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hassan is 76.07%, with male literacy at 83.64% and female literacy at 68.6%.

The sex ratio in Hassan is 1011 females for every 1000 males.

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