Shiggaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shiggaon Tehsil has a population of 1.88 Lac (1,87,910) with 96.74 k (96,735) males and 91.18 k (91,175) females.The sex ratio in Shiggaon is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shiggaon Tehsil is 24.56 k (24,556) which is 13.07% of Shiggaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shiggaon Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.

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

Shiggaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shiggaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.09 Lac (2,09,010), indicating a 11.23% increased from Shiggaon 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.01 Lac.

Shiggaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shiggaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.10 Lac (2,10,303), projecting a 11.92% increased from Shiggaon 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Shiggaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Shiggaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,337), accounting for 73.09% of the Shiggaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.70 k (70,704), and the Hindu female population is around 66.63 k (66,633).

Shiggaon Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shiggaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 46.66 k (46,657), accounting for 24.83% of the Shiggaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.04 k (24,039), and the Muslim female population is around 22.62 k (22,618).

Shiggaon Religion Wise Population

Shiggaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Shiggaon Tehsil is 50.74 k (50,736), with 26.03 k (26,032) being males and 24.70 k (24,704) being females, making up 27% of the Shiggaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Shiggaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Shiggaon Tehsil is 1.37 Lac (1,37,174), with 70.70 k (70,703) being males and 66.47 k (66,471) being females, making up 73% of the Shiggaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Shiggaon Literacy Rate

Shiggaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shiggaon Tehsil is 82.34 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shiggaon Tehsil is 69.44 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shiggaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.71%, while in the rural regions of Shiggaon Tehsil, it is around 74.73%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shiggaon

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	76.07	82.34	69.44
Urban Area	79.71	83.67	75.54
Rural Area	74.73	81.85	67.17

Literacy Rate by Religion in Shiggaon

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	76.59	83.7	69.07
Muslim	73.78	77.68	69.63
Jain	85.16	89.54	80.5
Religion not stated	80.1	87.5	73.33

Shiggaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shiggaon Tehsil is 25.86 k (25,860) with 13.26 k (13,257) males and 12.60 k (12,603) females, which is 13.76% of Shiggaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Shiggaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shiggaon Tehsil is 11.17 k (11,168) with 5.76 k (5,756) males and 5.41 k (5,412) females, which is 5.94% of Shiggaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shiggaon

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	943
Urban Area	949
Rural Area	941

Sex Ratio by Religion in Shiggaon

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	943
Muslim	941
Jain	941
Religion not stated	1058

Shiggaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Shiggaon Tehsil is 584 Square KM, with a population density of 322 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shiggaon Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Shiggaon Tehsil are 92.The Total Number of households in Shiggaon Tehsil are 38.38 k(38,384).

Shiggaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shiggaon Tehsil, there are about 85.08 k (85,080) workers, making up nearly 45.28% of the Shiggaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 57.89 k (57,893) are male workers, and about 27.19 k (27,187) are female workers.

Shiggaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Shiggaon Census Frequently Asked Questions