Malur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Malur Tehsil has a population of 2.37 Lac (2,36,920) with 1.21 Lac (1,21,083) males and 1.16 Lac (1,15,837) females.The sex ratio in Malur is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Malur Tehsil is 26.14 k (26,140) which is 11.03% of Malur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Malur Tehsil is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Malur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kolar District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Malur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Malur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.64 Lac (2,63,522), indicating a 11.23% increased from Malur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.29 Lac.
Malur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Malur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.65 Lac (2,65,153), projecting a 11.92% increased from Malur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.30 Lac.
Malur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Malur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.19 Lac (2,18,518), accounting for 92.23% of the Malur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.11 Lac (1,11,477), and the Hindu female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,07,041).
Malur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Malur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 17.31 k (17,312), accounting for 7.31% of the Malur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.06 k (9,060), and the Muslim female population is around 8.25 k (8,252).
Malur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,18,518 | 92.23% |
| Muslim | 17,312 | 7.31% |
| Christian | 653 | 0.28% |
| Religion not stated | 239 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 153 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 13 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMalur Urban Population
The Urban population of Malur Tehsil is 40.05 k (40,050), with 20.38 k (20,377) being males and 19.67 k (19,673) being females, making up 16.9% of the Malur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Malur Rural Population
The Rural population of Malur Tehsil is 1.97 Lac (1,96,870), with 1.01 Lac (1,00,706) being males and 96.16 k (96,164) being females, making up 83.1% of the Malur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Malur Literacy Rate
Malur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Malur Tehsil is 77.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Malur Tehsil is 62.47 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Malur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.47%, while in the rural regions of Malur Tehsil, it is around 67.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Malur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.37 | 77.92 | 62.47 |
| Urban Area | 82.47 | 87.4 | 77.36 |
| Rural Area | 67.93 | 76.02 | 59.44 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Malur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.68 | 77.62 | 61.41 |
| Muslim | 78.47 | 81.05 | 75.62 |
| Christian | 83.62 | 87.59 | 79.73 |
| Religion not stated | 80.48 | 89.72 | 70.87 |
Malur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Malur Tehsil is 60.18 k (60,184) with 30.21 k (30,210) males and 29.97 k (29,974) females, which is 25.4% of Malur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Malur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Malur Tehsil is 22.38 k (22,375) with 11.40 k (11,400) males and 10.98 k (10,975) females, which is 9.44% of Malur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Malur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 |
| Urban Area | 966 |
| Rural Area | 955 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Malur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 961 |
| Muslim | 911 |
| Christian | 1010 |
| Religion not stated | 960 |
Malur Area & Households
The Total Area of Malur Tehsil is 643 Square KM, with a population density of 368 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Malur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Malur Tehsil are 363.The Total Number of households in Malur Tehsil are 52.44 k(52,443).
Malur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Malur Tehsil, there are about 1.12 Lac (1,12,342) workers, making up nearly 47.42% of the Malur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 72.51 k (72,513) are male workers, and about 39.83 k (39,829) are female workers.
Malur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.64 Lac (2,63,522) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.65 Lac (2,65,153) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.67 Lac (2,66,595) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.68 Lac (2,67,898) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.69 Lac (2,69,201) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.71 Lac (2,70,504) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.72 Lac (2,71,806) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.73 Lac (2,72,932) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,930) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.75 Lac (2,74,929) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,931) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.77 Lac (2,76,929) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.78 Lac (2,77,928) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Malur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.78 Lac (2,77,928), with a male population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,087) and a female population of 1.36 Lac (1,35,846). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Malur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.