Kushtagi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kushtagi Tehsil has a population of 2.85 Lac (2,84,792) with 1.44 Lac (1,44,227) males and 1.41 Lac (1,40,565) females.The sex ratio in Kushtagi is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kushtagi Tehsil is 44.42 k (44,415) which is 15.6% of Kushtagi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kushtagi Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kushtagi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Koppal District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Kushtagi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kushtagi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.17 Lac (3,16,770), indicating a 11.23% increased from Kushtagi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.56 Lac.
Kushtagi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kushtagi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.19 Lac (3,18,730), projecting a 11.92% increased from Kushtagi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Kushtagi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kushtagi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.61 Lac (2,60,579), accounting for 91.5% of the Kushtagi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.32 Lac (1,31,895), and the Hindu female population is around 1.29 Lac (1,28,684).
Kushtagi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kushtagi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 23.33 k (23,326), accounting for 8.19% of the Kushtagi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.90 k (11,901), and the Muslim female population is around 11.43 k (11,425).
Kushtagi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,60,579 | 91.5% |
| Muslim | 23,326 | 8.19% |
| Religion not stated | 370 | 0.13% |
| Christian | 254 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 134 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 80 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 25 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 24 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKushtagi Urban Population
The Urban population of Kushtagi Tehsil is 24.88 k (24,878), with 12.49 k (12,493) being males and 12.39 k (12,385) being females, making up 8.74% of the Kushtagi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Kushtagi Rural Population
The Rural population of Kushtagi Tehsil is 2.60 Lac (2,59,914), with 1.32 Lac (1,31,734) being males and 1.28 Lac (1,28,180) being females, making up 91.26% of the Kushtagi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Kushtagi Literacy Rate
Kushtagi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kushtagi Tehsil is 78.21 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kushtagi Tehsil is 55.08 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kushtagi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.33%, while in the rural regions of Kushtagi Tehsil, it is around 65.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kushtagi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.76 | 78.21 | 55.08 |
| Urban Area | 81.33 | 88.16 | 74.5 |
| Rural Area | 65.34 | 77.25 | 53.16 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kushtagi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.34 | 77.96 | 54.49 |
| Muslim | 71.15 | 80.77 | 61.15 |
| Religion not stated | 76.72 | 84.78 | 70.06 |
| Christian | 69.72 | 78.43 | 62.07 |
Kushtagi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kushtagi Tehsil is 45.27 k (45,266) with 22.84 k (22,839) males and 22.43 k (22,427) females, which is 15.89% of Kushtagi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Kushtagi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kushtagi Tehsil is 38.47 k (38,467) with 19.66 k (19,659) males and 18.81 k (18,808) females, which is 13.51% of Kushtagi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kushtagi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 975 |
| Urban Area | 992 |
| Rural Area | 974 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kushtagi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Muslim | 961 |
| Religion not stated | 1229 |
| Christian | 1100 |
Kushtagi Area & Households
The Total Area of Kushtagi Tehsil is 1,364 Square KM, with a population density of 209 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kushtagi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kushtagi Tehsil are 177.The Total Number of households in Kushtagi Tehsil are 51.35 k(51,347).
Kushtagi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kushtagi Tehsil, there are about 1.34 Lac (1,34,107) workers, making up nearly 47.09% of the Kushtagi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 77.97 k (77,971) are male workers, and about 56.14 k (56,136) are female workers.
Kushtagi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.17 Lac (3,16,770) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.19 Lac (3,18,730) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.20 Lac (3,20,463) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,029) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,595) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,161) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,728) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.28 Lac (3,28,081) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,281) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,481) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,686) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.33 Lac (3,32,886) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,086) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kushtagi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.34 Lac (3,34,086), with a male population of 1.69 Lac (1,69,246) and a female population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,846). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Kushtagi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.