Kestur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kestur Village has a population of 5.64 k (5,642) with 2.82 k (2,817) males and 2.83 k (2,825) females.The sex ratio in Kestur is 1003, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kestur Village is 564 (564) which is 10% of Kestur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kestur Village is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kestur village is listed as part of the Krishnarajanagara Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Mysore District in the state of KARNATAKA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Kestur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kestur Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.28 k (6,276), indicating a 11.23% increased from Kestur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.14 k, and the estimated female population is 3.14 k.
Kestur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kestur Village estimated population is projected to be 6.32 k (6,315), projecting a 11.92% increased from Kestur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.16 k, and the estimated female population is 3.16 k.
Kestur Literacy Rate
Kestur Village has a literacy rate of 63.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kestur Village is 75.79 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kestur Village is 51.33 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kestur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.49 | 75.79 | 51.33 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 63.49 | 75.79 | 51.33 |
Kestur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kestur Village is 247 (247) with 125 (125) males and 122 (122) females, which is 4.38% of Kestur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Kestur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kestur Village is 234 (234) with 114 (114) males and 120 (120) females, which is 4.15% of Kestur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1053 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kestur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1003 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Kestur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kestur Village are 1.28 k(1,275).
Kestur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kestur Village, there are about 2.99 k (2,994) workers, making up nearly 53.07% of the Kestur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.77 k (1,766) are male workers, and about 1.23 k (1,228) are female workers.
Kestur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.28 k (6,276) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.32 k (6,315) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.35 k (6,349) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.38 k (6,380) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.41 k (6,411) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.44 k (6,442) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.47 k (6,473) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.50 k (6,500) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.52 k (6,524) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.55 k (6,548) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.57 k (6,571) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.60 k (6,595) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.62 k (6,619) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kestur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.62 k (6,619), with a male population of 3.31 k (3,306) and a female population of 3.31 k (3,313). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Kestur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.
Kestur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somanahalli | 964 |
| 2 | Benaganahalli | 794 |
| 3 | Kogilur | 907 |
| 4 | Chibukahalli | 836 |
| 5 | Kuppe | 4,363 |
| 6 | Kanchagarakoppalu | 1,028 |
| 7 | Malali | 1,375 |
| 8 | Hosakote | 2,820 |
| 9 | Nijaganahalli | 530 |
| 10 | Mavathur Hantha | 0 |