Somvarpet Population

As per the 2011 Census, Somvarpet Tehsil has a population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,505) with 1.02 Lac (1,01,888) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,617) females.The sex ratio in Somvarpet is 1027, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Somvarpet Tehsil is 19.99 k (19,991) which is 9.68% of Somvarpet Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Somvarpet Tehsil is 982 females for every 1000 males.

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

Somvarpet Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Somvarpet Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.30 Lac (2,29,692), indicating a 11.23% increased from Somvarpet 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.16 Lac.

Somvarpet Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Somvarpet Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.31 Lac (2,31,114), projecting a 11.92% increased from Somvarpet 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.

Somvarpet Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Somvarpet Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.73 Lac (1,72,799), accounting for 83.68% of the Somvarpet Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 85.20 k (85,198), and the Hindu female population is around 87.60 k (87,601).

Somvarpet Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Somvarpet Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 27.10 k (27,095), accounting for 13.12% of the Somvarpet Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.41 k (13,411), and the Muslim female population is around 13.68 k (13,684).

Somvarpet Religion Wise Population

Somvarpet Urban Population

The Urban population of Somvarpet Tehsil is 22.06 k (22,055), with 11.11 k (11,105) being males and 10.95 k (10,950) being females, making up 10.68% of the Somvarpet total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Somvarpet Rural Population

The Rural population of Somvarpet Tehsil is 1.84 Lac (1,84,450), with 90.78 k (90,783) being males and 93.67 k (93,667) being females, making up 89.32% of the Somvarpet total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.

Somvarpet Literacy Rate

Somvarpet Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.52% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Somvarpet Tehsil is 87.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Somvarpet Tehsil is 75.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Somvarpet Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.49%, while in the rural regions of Somvarpet Tehsil, it is around 80.57%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Somvarpet

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.52	87.41	75.81
Urban Area	89.49	93.42	85.49
Rural Area	80.57	86.68	74.69

Literacy Rate by Religion in Somvarpet

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	80.88	86.98	74.97
Muslim	83.82	88.98	78.8
Christian	89.26	92.35	86.27
Jain	91.3	95.83	86.36

Somvarpet Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Somvarpet Tehsil is 34.53 k (34,527) with 16.77 k (16,771) males and 17.76 k (17,756) females, which is 16.72% of Somvarpet Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1059 females for every 1000 males.

Somvarpet Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Somvarpet Tehsil is 10.54 k (10,537) with 5.17 k (5,171) males and 5.37 k (5,366) females, which is 5.1% of Somvarpet Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1038 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Somvarpet

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1027
Urban Area	987
Rural Area	1032

Sex Ratio by Religion in Somvarpet

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1029
Muslim	1021
Christian	1027
Jain	800

Somvarpet Area & Households

The Total Area of Somvarpet Tehsil is 1,003 Square KM, with a population density of 206 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Somvarpet Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Somvarpet Tehsil are 135.The Total Number of households in Somvarpet Tehsil are 53.09 k(53,094).

Somvarpet Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Somvarpet Tehsil, there are about 1.04 Lac (1,03,812) workers, making up nearly 50.27% of the Somvarpet Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.81 k (63,806) are male workers, and about 40.01 k (40,006) are female workers.

Somvarpet - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Somvarpet Census Frequently Asked Questions