Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Koppal District

Koppal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Koppal District has a population of 13.90 Lac (13,89,920) with 7.00 Lac (6,99,926) males and 6.90 Lac (6,89,994) females.The sex ratio in Koppal is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Koppal District is 2.02 Lac (2,01,654) which is 14.51% of Koppal District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Koppal District is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Koppal District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.

13.90 Lac

Toatl Population

7.00 Lac

Male Population

6.90 Lac

Female Population

Koppal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Koppal District current estimated population is projected to be 15.46 Lac (15,45,984), indicating a 11.23% increased from Koppal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.67 Lac.

Koppal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Koppal District estimated population is projected to be 15.56 Lac (15,55,550), projecting a 11.92% increased from Koppal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.72 Lac.

Koppal Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Koppal District, with a total Hindu population of 12.18 Lac (12,18,024), accounting for 87.63% of the Koppal District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.13 Lac (6,13,461), and the Hindu female population is around 6.05 Lac (6,04,563).

Koppal Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Koppal District, with a total Muslim population of 1.62 Lac (1,61,770), accounting for 11.64% of the Koppal District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 81.37 k (81,373), and the Muslim female population is around 80.40 k (80,397).

Koppal Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu12,18,02487.63%
Muslim1,61,77011.64%
Christian4,0810.29%
Jain2,8980.21%
Religion not stated2,3050.17%
Other religions and persuasions4610.03%
Sikh2960.02%
Buddhist850.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Koppal Urban Population

The Urban population of Koppal District is 2.34 Lac (2,33,704), with 1.17 Lac (1,16,968) being males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,736) being females, making up 16.81% of the Koppal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Koppal Rural Population

The Rural population of Koppal District is 11.56 Lac (11,56,216), with 5.83 Lac (5,82,958) being males and 5.73 Lac (5,73,258) being females, making up 83.19% of the Koppal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Koppal Literacy Rate

Koppal District has a literacy rate of 68.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Koppal District is 78.54 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Koppal District is 57.55 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Koppal District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.03%, while in the rural regions of Koppal District, it is around 66.05%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Koppal

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.09 78.54 57.55
Urban Area 78.03 85.48 70.59
Rural Area 66.05 77.12 54.85

Literacy Rate by Religion in Koppal

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 67.71 78.39 56.94
Muslim 70.27 79.26 61.2
Christian 71.7 77.11 66.33
Jain 92.1 95.34 88.5

Koppal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Koppal District is 2.59 Lac (2,58,608) with 1.29 Lac (1,29,341) males and 1.29 Lac (1,29,267) females, which is 18.61% of Koppal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Koppal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Koppal District is 1.64 Lac (1,64,271) with 82.76 k (82,761) males and 81.51 k (81,510) females, which is 11.82% of Koppal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Koppal

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 986
Urban Area 999
Rural Area 984

Sex Ratio by Religion in Koppal

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 986
Muslim 989
Christian 1013
Jain 920

Koppal Area & Households

The Total Area of Koppal District is 5,570 Square KM, with a population density of 250 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Koppal District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Koppal District are 629.The Total Number of households in Koppal District are 2.65 Lac(2,64,595).

Koppal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Koppal District, there are about 6.55 Lac (6,54,766) workers, making up nearly 47.11% of the Koppal District total population. Out of these, around 3.88 Lac (3,87,974) are male workers, and about 2.67 Lac (2,66,792) are female workers.

Koppal - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Koppal district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,84,184, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 13,89,920 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 31.44% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.97%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Koppal District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,84,184 to 13,89,920.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 31.44%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.84 Lac ---- ---- 1.43 Lac 1.42 Lac
1911 3.05 Lac 20.96 k 7.37585508 1.54 Lac 1.51 Lac
1921 2.90 Lac -15.06 k -4.936014026 1.47 Lac 1.43 Lac
1931 3.17 Lac 27.18 k 9.369387382 1.60 Lac 1.57 Lac
1941 3.56 Lac 38.59 k 12.16313331 1.81 Lac 1.75 Lac
1951 4.21 Lac 65.19 k 18.3200272 2.14 Lac 2.07 Lac
1961 4.66 Lac 44.50 k 10.56946678 2.36 Lac 2.30 Lac
1971 6.12 Lac 1.46 Lac 31.44336208 3.09 Lac 3.03 Lac
1981 7.48 Lac 1.36 Lac 22.27288178 3.76 Lac 3.72 Lac
1991 9.58 Lac 2.10 Lac 28.04729078 4.84 Lac 4.74 Lac
2001 11.96 Lac 2.38 Lac 24.84254935 6.03 Lac 5.93 Lac
2011 13.90 Lac 1.94 Lac 16.20539943 7.00 Lac 6.90 Lac

Historical Population of Koppal by Census Year 1901-2011

Koppal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 15.46 Lac (15,45,984) 11.23%
2025 15.56 Lac (15,55,550) 11.92% 0.69 %
2026 15.64 Lac (15,64,008) 12.53% 0.61 %
2027 15.72 Lac (15,71,652) 13.07% 0.54 %
2028 15.79 Lac (15,79,296) 13.62% 0.55 %
2029 15.87 Lac (15,86,939) 14.17% 0.55 %
2030 15.95 Lac (15,94,583) 14.72% 0.55 %
2031 16.01 Lac (16,01,187) 15.2% 0.48 %
2032 16.07 Lac (16,07,044) 15.62% 0.42 %
2033 16.13 Lac (16,12,901) 16.04% 0.42 %
2034 16.19 Lac (16,18,781) 16.47% 0.43 %
2035 16.25 Lac (16,24,638) 16.89% 0.42 %
2036 16.30 Lac (16,30,495) 17.31% 0.42 %

Projected estimates indicate that Koppal District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.30 Lac (16,30,495), with a male population of 8.21 Lac (8,21,340) and a female population of 8.09 Lac (8,09,179). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Koppal District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.