Arkalgud Population
As per the 2011 Census, Arkalgud Tehsil has a population of 2.05 Lac (2,04,585) with 1.02 Lac (1,02,297) males and 1.02 Lac (1,02,288) females.The sex ratio in Arkalgud is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Arkalgud Tehsil is 19.66 k (19,660) which is 9.61% of Arkalgud Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Arkalgud Tehsil is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Arkalgud Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hassan District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Arkalgud Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Arkalgud Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.28 Lac (2,27,557), indicating a 11.23% increased from Arkalgud 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.14 Lac.
Arkalgud Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Arkalgud Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.29 Lac (2,28,965), projecting a 11.92% increased from Arkalgud 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.14 Lac.
Arkalgud Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Arkalgud Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.96 Lac (1,95,520), accounting for 95.57% of the Arkalgud Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 97.68 k (97,675), and the Hindu female population is around 97.85 k (97,845).
Arkalgud Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Arkalgud Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.31 k (7,313), accounting for 3.57% of the Arkalgud Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.74 k (3,736), and the Muslim female population is around 3.58 k (3,577).
Arkalgud Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,95,520 | 95.57% |
| Muslim | 7,313 | 3.57% |
| Christian | 940 | 0.46% |
| Religion not stated | 687 | 0.34% |
| Jain | 74 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 37 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 13 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationArkalgud Urban Population
The Urban population of Arkalgud Tehsil is 16.81 k (16,810), with 8.47 k (8,468) being males and 8.34 k (8,342) being females, making up 8.22% of the Arkalgud total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Arkalgud Rural Population
The Rural population of Arkalgud Tehsil is 1.88 Lac (1,87,775), with 93.83 k (93,829) being males and 93.95 k (93,946) being females, making up 91.78% of the Arkalgud total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Arkalgud Literacy Rate
Arkalgud Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.79% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Arkalgud Tehsil is 77.89 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Arkalgud Tehsil is 59.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Arkalgud Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.79%, while in the rural regions of Arkalgud Tehsil, it is around 67.73%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Arkalgud
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.79 | 77.89 | 59.7 |
| Urban Area | 80.79 | 87.17 | 74.31 |
| Rural Area | 67.73 | 77.06 | 58.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Arkalgud
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.31 | 77.72 | 58.91 |
| Muslim | 80.79 | 81.73 | 79.81 |
| Christian | 78.76 | 84.42 | 72.9 |
| Religion not stated | 65.27 | 74.17 | 56.12 |
Arkalgud Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Arkalgud Tehsil is 43.50 k (43,498) with 21.64 k (21,639) males and 21.86 k (21,859) females, which is 21.26% of Arkalgud Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Arkalgud Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Arkalgud Tehsil is 2.80 k (2,795) with 1.42 k (1,416) males and 1.38 k (1,379) females, which is 1.37% of Arkalgud Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Arkalgud
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1000 |
| Urban Area | 986 |
| Rural Area | 1002 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Arkalgud
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1002 |
| Muslim | 958 |
| Christian | 971 |
| Religion not stated | 992 |
Arkalgud Area & Households
The Total Area of Arkalgud Tehsil is 675 Square KM, with a population density of 303 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Arkalgud Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Arkalgud Tehsil are 296.The Total Number of households in Arkalgud Tehsil are 48.73 k(48,729).
Arkalgud Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Arkalgud Tehsil, there are about 1.05 Lac (1,05,026) workers, making up nearly 51.34% of the Arkalgud Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 65.19 k (65,189) are male workers, and about 39.84 k (39,837) are female workers.
Arkalgud - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.28 Lac (2,27,557) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,965) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,210) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,335) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,460) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,585) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.35 Lac (2,34,710) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.36 Lac (2,35,682) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.37 Lac (2,36,544) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.37 Lac (2,37,406) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.38 Lac (2,38,272) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.39 Lac (2,39,134) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.40 Lac (2,39,996) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Arkalgud Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.40 Lac (2,39,996), with a male population of 1.20 Lac (1,20,043) and a female population of 1.20 Lac (1,19,957). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Arkalgud Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.