Mysore Population in 2025
In 2025, Mysore Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 14.35 Lac (14,34,510), indicating a 11.92% increased from Mysore 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.12 Lac.
Mysore Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Mysore Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 14.42 Lac (14,42,310), projecting a 12.53% increased from Mysore 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 7.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.16 Lac.
Mysore Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Mysore Tehsil has a population of 12.82 Lac (12,81,768) with 6.45 Lac (6,45,316) males and 6.36 Lac (6,36,452) females.The sex ratio in Mysore is 987, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mysore Tehsil is 1.27 Lac (1,27,441) which is 9.94% of Mysore Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mysore Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mysore Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mysore District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Mysore Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mysore Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 10.26 Lac (10,25,927), accounting for 80.04% of the Mysore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.18 Lac (5,17,513), and the Hindu female population is around 5.08 Lac (5,08,414).
Mysore Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mysore Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.08 Lac (2,08,242), accounting for 16.25% of the Mysore Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.05 Lac (1,04,599), and the Muslim female population is around 1.04 Lac (1,03,643).
Mysore Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10,25,927 | 80.04% |
| Muslim | 2,08,242 | 16.25% |
| Christian | 30,613 | 2.39% |
| Jain | 10,809 | 0.84% |
| Religion not stated | 4,333 | 0.34% |
| Sikh | 915 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 727 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 202 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMysore Urban Population
The Urban population of Mysore Tehsil is 10.14 Lac (10,14,227), with 5.09 Lac (5,09,022) being males and 5.05 Lac (5,05,205) being females, making up 79.13% of the Mysore total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Mysore Rural Population
The Rural population of Mysore Tehsil is 2.68 Lac (2,67,541), with 1.36 Lac (1,36,294) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,247) being females, making up 20.87% of the Mysore total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Mysore Literacy Rate
Mysore Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mysore Tehsil is 86.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mysore Tehsil is 78.7 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mysore Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.27%, while in the rural regions of Mysore Tehsil, it is around 64.07%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mysore
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.5 | 86.25 | 78.7 |
| Urban Area | 87.27 | 90.36 | 84.16 |
| Rural Area | 64.07 | 70.65 | 57.24 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mysore
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.49 | 85.96 | 76.96 |
| Muslim | 85.11 | 85.73 | 84.49 |
| Christian | 93.88 | 95.26 | 92.68 |
| Jain | 96.07 | 97.78 | 94.29 |
Mysore Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mysore Tehsil is 1.66 Lac (1,66,333) with 83.80 k (83,797) males and 82.54 k (82,536) females, which is 12.98% of Mysore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Mysore Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mysore Tehsil is 93.87 k (93,871) with 47.04 k (47,041) males and 46.83 k (46,830) females, which is 7.32% of Mysore Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mysore
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 987 |
| Urban Area | 993 |
| Rural Area | 963 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mysore
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 983 |
| Muslim | 991 |
| Christian | 1137 |
| Jain | 962 |
Mysore Area & Households
The Total Area of Mysore Tehsil is 797 Square KM, with a population density of 1,608 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mysore Tehsil are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Mysore Tehsil are 140.The Total Number of households in Mysore Tehsil are 3.00 Lac(2,99,853).
Mysore Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mysore Tehsil, there are about 4.99 Lac (4,98,661) workers, making up nearly 38.9% of the Mysore Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.77 Lac (3,76,622) are male workers, and about 1.22 Lac (1,22,039) are female workers.
Mysore - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.35 Lac (14,34,510) | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 14.42 Lac (14,42,310) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 14.49 Lac (14,49,359) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 14.56 Lac (14,56,408) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 14.63 Lac (14,63,457) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 14.71 Lac (14,70,506) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 14.77 Lac (14,76,596) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 14.82 Lac (14,81,997) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 14.87 Lac (14,87,399) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 14.93 Lac (14,92,821) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 14.98 Lac (14,98,222) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 15.04 Lac (15,03,624) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mysore Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 15.04 Lac (15,03,624), with a male population of 7.57 Lac (7,57,257) and a female population of 7.46 Lac (7,46,388). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Mysore Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.49%.