Kolar Population in 2025
In 2025, Kolar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.31 Lac (4,31,338), indicating a 11.92% increased from Kolar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.13 Lac.
Kolar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kolar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.34 Lac (4,33,683), projecting a 12.53% increased from Kolar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.14 Lac.
Kolar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kolar Tehsil has a population of 3.85 Lac (3,85,410) with 1.95 Lac (1,95,129) males and 1.90 Lac (1,90,281) females.The sex ratio in Kolar is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kolar Tehsil is 43.76 k (43,761) which is 11.35% of Kolar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kolar Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kolar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kolar District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Kolar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kolar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.04 Lac (3,03,541), accounting for 78.76% of the Kolar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.54 Lac (1,53,814), and the Hindu female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,49,727).
Kolar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kolar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 77.59 k (77,586), accounting for 20.13% of the Kolar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 39.36 k (39,364), and the Muslim female population is around 38.22 k (38,222).
Kolar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,03,541 | 78.76% |
| Muslim | 77,586 | 20.13% |
| Christian | 3,542 | 0.92% |
| Jain | 364 | 0.09% |
| Religion not stated | 235 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 79 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 34 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 29 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKolar Urban Population
The Urban population of Kolar Tehsil is 1.38 Lac (1,38,462), with 69.91 k (69,910) being males and 68.55 k (68,552) being females, making up 35.93% of the Kolar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Kolar Rural Population
The Rural population of Kolar Tehsil is 2.47 Lac (2,46,948), with 1.25 Lac (1,25,219) being males and 1.22 Lac (1,21,729) being females, making up 64.07% of the Kolar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Kolar Literacy Rate
Kolar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kolar Tehsil is 83.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kolar Tehsil is 69.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kolar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.8%, while in the rural regions of Kolar Tehsil, it is around 71.48%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kolar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.21 | 83.11 | 69.16 |
| Urban Area | 84.8 | 88.1 | 81.42 |
| Rural Area | 71.48 | 80.36 | 62.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kolar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.82 | 82.96 | 66.49 |
| Muslim | 80.98 | 83.14 | 78.74 |
| Christian | 93.14 | 94.43 | 92.12 |
| Jain | 94.81 | 96.1 | 93.51 |
Kolar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kolar Tehsil is 90.99 k (90,989) with 45.69 k (45,690) males and 45.30 k (45,299) females, which is 23.61% of Kolar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Kolar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kolar Tehsil is 15.41 k (15,410) with 7.83 k (7,831) males and 7.58 k (7,579) females, which is 4% of Kolar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kolar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 976 |
| Urban Area | 981 |
| Rural Area | 973 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kolar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 974 |
| Muslim | 971 |
| Christian | 1265 |
| Jain | 947 |
Kolar Area & Households
The Total Area of Kolar Tehsil is 792 Square KM, with a population density of 487 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kolar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kolar Tehsil are 362.The Total Number of households in Kolar Tehsil are 83.14 k(83,136).
Kolar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kolar Tehsil, there are about 1.77 Lac (1,76,758) workers, making up nearly 45.86% of the Kolar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.14 Lac (1,13,960) are male workers, and about 62.80 k (62,798) are female workers.
Kolar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,338) | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.34 Lac (4,33,683) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.36 Lac (4,35,803) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.38 Lac (4,37,922) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.40 Lac (4,40,042) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.42 Lac (4,42,161) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.44 Lac (4,43,992) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.46 Lac (4,45,617) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.47 Lac (4,47,241) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.49 Lac (4,48,871) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.50 Lac (4,50,495) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.52 Lac (4,52,119) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kolar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.52 Lac (4,52,119), with a male population of 2.29 Lac (2,28,978) and a female population of 2.23 Lac (2,23,149). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Kolar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.49%.