Hirekerur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Hirekerur Tehsil has a population of 2.31 Lac (2,31,115) with 1.18 Lac (1,18,319) males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,796) females.The sex ratio in Hirekerur is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hirekerur Tehsil is 25.83 k (25,827) which is 11.17% of Hirekerur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hirekerur Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Hirekerur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Haveri District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.

Hirekerur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Hirekerur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,57,066), indicating a 11.23% increased from Hirekerur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.

Hirekerur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Hirekerur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.59 Lac (2,58,656), projecting a 11.92% increased from Hirekerur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.26 Lac.

Hirekerur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Hirekerur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.93 Lac (1,93,229), accounting for 83.61% of the Hirekerur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.81 k (98,808), and the Hindu female population is around 94.42 k (94,421).

Hirekerur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hirekerur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 36.72 k (36,718), accounting for 15.89% of the Hirekerur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 18.93 k (18,928), and the Muslim female population is around 17.79 k (17,790).

Hirekerur Religion Wise Population

Hirekerur Urban Population

The Urban population of Hirekerur Tehsil is 19.19 k (19,191), with 9.77 k (9,768) being males and 9.42 k (9,423) being females, making up 8.3% of the Hirekerur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Hirekerur Rural Population

The Rural population of Hirekerur Tehsil is 2.12 Lac (2,11,924), with 1.09 Lac (1,08,551) being males and 1.03 Lac (1,03,373) being females, making up 91.7% of the Hirekerur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Hirekerur Literacy Rate

Hirekerur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.4% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hirekerur Tehsil is 88.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hirekerur Tehsil is 74.32 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hirekerur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.07%, while in the rural regions of Hirekerur Tehsil, it is around 80.71%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hirekerur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.4	88.15	74.32
Urban Area	89.07	91.76	86.3
Rural Area	80.71	87.83	73.22

Literacy Rate by Religion in Hirekerur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.18	88.46	73.57
Muslim	82.44	86.36	78.25
Religion not stated	83.17	91.58	75.91
Christian	85	92.54	78.08

Hirekerur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hirekerur Tehsil is 30.65 k (30,650) with 15.64 k (15,641) males and 15.01 k (15,009) females, which is 13.26% of Hirekerur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Hirekerur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hirekerur Tehsil is 24.74 k (24,744) with 12.51 k (12,510) males and 12.23 k (12,234) females, which is 10.71% of Hirekerur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hirekerur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	954
Urban Area	965
Rural Area	953

Sex Ratio by Religion in Hirekerur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	956
Muslim	940
Religion not stated	1095
Christian	1052

Hirekerur Area & Households

The Total Area of Hirekerur Tehsil is 801 Square KM, with a population density of 289 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hirekerur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Hirekerur Tehsil are 129.The Total Number of households in Hirekerur Tehsil are 50.04 k(50,043).

Hirekerur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Hirekerur Tehsil, there are about 1.13 Lac (1,13,395) workers, making up nearly 49.06% of the Hirekerur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 71.86 k (71,856) are male workers, and about 41.54 k (41,539) are female workers.

Hirekerur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Hirekerur Census Frequently Asked Questions