Madikeri Population
As per the 2011 Census, Madikeri Tehsil has a population of 1.47 Lac (1,46,583) with 72.97 k (72,966) males and 73.62 k (73,617) females.The sex ratio in Madikeri is 1009, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Madikeri Tehsil is 14.35 k (14,349) which is 9.79% of Madikeri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Madikeri Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Madikeri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kodagu District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Madikeri Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Madikeri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.63 Lac (1,63,042), indicating a 11.23% increased from Madikeri 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 81.23 k, and the estimated female population is 81.81 k.
Madikeri Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Madikeri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.64 Lac (1,64,051), projecting a 11.92% increased from Madikeri 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 81.74 k, and the estimated female population is 82.32 k.
Madikeri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Madikeri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.13 Lac (1,12,528), accounting for 76.77% of the Madikeri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 55.86 k (55,858), and the Hindu female population is around 56.67 k (56,670).
Madikeri Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Madikeri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 30.03 k (30,031), accounting for 20.49% of the Madikeri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.10 k (15,100), and the Muslim female population is around 14.93 k (14,931).
Madikeri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,12,528 | 76.77% |
| Muslim | 30,031 | 20.49% |
| Christian | 3,697 | 2.52% |
| Religion not stated | 137 | 0.09% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 67 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 53 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 38 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 32 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMadikeri Urban Population
The Urban population of Madikeri Tehsil is 33.38 k (33,381), with 16.42 k (16,423) being males and 16.96 k (16,958) being females, making up 22.77% of the Madikeri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Madikeri Rural Population
The Rural population of Madikeri Tehsil is 1.13 Lac (1,13,202), with 56.54 k (56,543) being males and 56.66 k (56,659) being females, making up 77.23% of the Madikeri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Madikeri Literacy Rate
Madikeri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.25% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Madikeri Tehsil is 91.79 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Madikeri Tehsil is 84.76 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Madikeri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.21%, while in the rural regions of Madikeri Tehsil, it is around 86.78%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Madikeri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.25 | 91.79 | 84.76 |
| Urban Area | 93.21 | 96.05 | 90.48 |
| Rural Area | 86.78 | 90.55 | 83.04 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Madikeri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.87 | 91.27 | 84.53 |
| Muslim | 89.04 | 93.18 | 84.89 |
| Christian | 93.62 | 96.77 | 90.61 |
| Religion not stated | 91.3 | 95.16 | 86.79 |
Madikeri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Madikeri Tehsil is 16.30 k (16,302) with 7.99 k (7,986) males and 8.32 k (8,316) females, which is 11.12% of Madikeri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Madikeri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Madikeri Tehsil is 8.02 k (8,024) with 3.99 k (3,991) males and 4.03 k (4,033) females, which is 5.47% of Madikeri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Madikeri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1009 |
| Urban Area | 1033 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Madikeri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1015 |
| Muslim | 989 |
| Christian | 1025 |
| Religion not stated | 827 |
Madikeri Area & Households
The Total Area of Madikeri Tehsil is 1,445 Square KM, with a population density of 101 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Madikeri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Madikeri Tehsil are 67.The Total Number of households in Madikeri Tehsil are 36.71 k(36,709).
Madikeri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Madikeri Tehsil, there are about 71.96 k (71,960) workers, making up nearly 49.09% of the Madikeri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.08 k (45,082) are male workers, and about 26.88 k (26,878) are female workers.
Madikeri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.63 Lac (1,63,042) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,051) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.65 Lac (1,64,943) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.66 Lac (1,65,749) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,555) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.67 Lac (1,67,361) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,168) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,864) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,482) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,099) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.71 Lac (1,70,719) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,337) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.72 Lac (1,71,955) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Madikeri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.72 Lac (1,71,955), with a male population of 85.62 k (85,624) and a female population of 86.33 k (86,334). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Madikeri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.