Virajpet Population
As per the 2011 Census, Virajpet Tehsil has a population of 2.01 Lac (2,01,431) with 99.75 k (99,754) males and 1.02 Lac (1,01,677) females.The sex ratio in Virajpet is 1020, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Virajpet Tehsil is 20.39 k (20,393) which is 10.12% of Virajpet Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Virajpet Tehsil is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Virajpet Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kodagu District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Virajpet Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Virajpet Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.24 Lac (2,24,049), indicating a 11.23% increased from Virajpet 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.
Virajpet Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Virajpet Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.25 Lac (2,25,435), projecting a 11.92% increased from Virajpet 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.14 Lac.
Virajpet Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Virajpet Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.64 Lac (1,63,659), accounting for 81.25% of the Virajpet Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 80.66 k (80,657), and the Hindu female population is around 83.00 k (83,002).
Virajpet Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Virajpet Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 30.15 k (30,148), accounting for 14.97% of the Virajpet Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.33 k (15,326), and the Muslim female population is around 14.82 k (14,822).
Virajpet Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,63,659 | 81.25% |
| Muslim | 30,148 | 14.97% |
| Christian | 7,227 | 3.59% |
| Religion not stated | 152 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 104 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 74 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 34 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 33 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVirajpet Urban Population
The Urban population of Virajpet Tehsil is 25.55 k (25,552), with 12.92 k (12,919) being males and 12.63 k (12,633) being females, making up 12.69% of the Virajpet total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Virajpet Rural Population
The Rural population of Virajpet Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,75,879), with 86.84 k (86,835) being males and 89.04 k (89,044) being females, making up 87.31% of the Virajpet total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1026 females for every 1000 males.
Virajpet Literacy Rate
Virajpet Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Virajpet Tehsil is 83.6 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Virajpet Tehsil is 75.72 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Virajpet Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.93%, while in the rural regions of Virajpet Tehsil, it is around 77.97%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Virajpet
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.62 | 83.6 | 75.72 |
| Urban Area | 90.93 | 93.16 | 88.65 |
| Rural Area | 77.97 | 82.17 | 73.89 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Virajpet
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.88 | 81.78 | 74.1 |
| Muslim | 86.43 | 90.93 | 81.8 |
| Christian | 90.84 | 93.67 | 88.13 |
| Religion not stated | 88.24 | 94.12 | 82.35 |
Virajpet Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Virajpet Tehsil is 22.76 k (22,755) with 11.00 k (11,002) males and 11.75 k (11,753) females, which is 11.3% of Virajpet Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1069 females for every 1000 males.
Virajpet Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Virajpet Tehsil is 39.49 k (39,493) with 19.35 k (19,348) males and 20.15 k (20,145) females, which is 19.61% of Virajpet Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Virajpet
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1020 |
| Urban Area | 978 |
| Rural Area | 1026 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Virajpet
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1030 |
| Muslim | 968 |
| Christian | 1031 |
| Religion not stated | 975 |
Virajpet Area & Households
The Total Area of Virajpet Tehsil is 1,654 Square KM, with a population density of 122 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Virajpet Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Virajpet Tehsil are 94.The Total Number of households in Virajpet Tehsil are 52.91 k(52,913).
Virajpet Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Virajpet Tehsil, there are about 1.03 Lac (1,03,166) workers, making up nearly 51.22% of the Virajpet Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.21 k (63,212) are male workers, and about 39.95 k (39,954) are female workers.
Virajpet - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.24 Lac (2,24,049) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,435) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.27 Lac (2,26,661) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.28 Lac (2,27,769) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,876) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.30 Lac (2,29,984) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,092) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,049) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,898) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,746) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.35 Lac (2,34,599) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.35 Lac (2,35,447) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.36 Lac (2,36,296) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Virajpet Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.36 Lac (2,36,296), with a male population of 1.17 Lac (1,17,058) and a female population of 1.19 Lac (1,19,240). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Virajpet Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.