Raichur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Raichur District has a population of 19.29 Lac (19,28,812) with 9.65 Lac (9,64,511) males and 9.64 Lac (9,64,301) females.The sex ratio in Raichur is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raichur District is 2.84 Lac (2,83,733) which is 14.71% of Raichur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raichur District is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Raichur District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Raichur Population Census 2011
- Raichur Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Raichur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Raichur District current estimated population is projected to be 21.45 Lac (21,45,385), indicating a 11.23% increased from Raichur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.72 Lac.
Raichur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Raichur District estimated population is projected to be 21.59 Lac (21,58,659), projecting a 11.92% increased from Raichur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.80 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.78 Lac.
Raichur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Raichur District, with a total Hindu population of 16.34 Lac (16,34,062), accounting for 84.72% of the Raichur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.16 Lac (8,15,910), and the Hindu female population is around 8.18 Lac (8,18,152).
Raichur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raichur District, with a total Muslim population of 2.72 Lac (2,72,022), accounting for 14.1% of the Raichur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.37 Lac (1,37,277), and the Muslim female population is around 1.35 Lac (1,34,745).
Raichur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 16,34,062 | 84.72% |
| Muslim | 2,72,022 | 14.1% |
| Christian | 10,394 | 0.54% |
| Religion not stated | 5,346 | 0.28% |
| Jain | 4,156 | 0.22% |
| Buddhist | 2,265 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 538 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 29 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRaichur Urban Population
The Urban population of Raichur District is 4.90 Lac (4,90,348), with 2.47 Lac (2,46,539) being males and 2.44 Lac (2,43,809) being females, making up 25.42% of the Raichur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Raichur Rural Population
The Rural population of Raichur District is 14.38 Lac (14,38,464), with 7.18 Lac (7,17,972) being males and 7.20 Lac (7,20,492) being females, making up 74.58% of the Raichur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Raichur Literacy Rate
Raichur District has a literacy rate of 59.56% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raichur District is 70.47 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raichur District is 48.73 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Raichur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.12%, while in the rural regions of Raichur District, it is around 54.11%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raichur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.56 | 70.47 | 48.73 |
| Urban Area | 75.12 | 83.1 | 67.1 |
| Rural Area | 54.11 | 66.01 | 42.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Raichur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58.13 | 69.42 | 46.97 |
| Muslim | 66.88 | 75.76 | 57.87 |
| Christian | 75.87 | 82.71 | 69.27 |
| Religion not stated | 65.01 | 75.44 | 55.85 |
Raichur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raichur District is 4.01 Lac (4,00,933) with 2.00 Lac (2,00,359) males and 2.01 Lac (2,00,574) females, which is 20.79% of Raichur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Raichur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raichur District is 3.67 Lac (3,67,071) with 1.82 Lac (1,82,101) males and 1.85 Lac (1,84,970) females, which is 19.03% of Raichur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raichur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1000 |
| Urban Area | 989 |
| Rural Area | 1004 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Raichur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1003 |
| Muslim | 982 |
| Christian | 1024 |
| Religion not stated | 1080 |
Raichur Area & Households
The Total Area of Raichur District is 8,442 Square KM, with a population density of 228 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raichur District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Raichur District are 884.The Total Number of households in Raichur District are 3.64 Lac(3,63,853).
Raichur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Raichur District, there are about 9.03 Lac (9,03,413) workers, making up nearly 46.84% of the Raichur District total population. Out of these, around 5.30 Lac (5,30,373) are male workers, and about 3.73 Lac (3,73,040) are female workers.
Raichur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Raichur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,46,375, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 19,28,812 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 30.53% 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 14.86%.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.
Raichur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,46,375 to 19,28,812.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 30.53%.
- 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 | 4.46 Lac | ---- | ---- | 2.24 Lac | 2.22 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.79 Lac | 32.92 k | 7.375637076 | 2.42 Lac | 2.37 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.33 Lac | -45.96 k | -9.588398032 | 2.20 Lac | 2.14 Lac |
| 1931 | 4.54 Lac | 20.45 k | 4.718454981 | 2.29 Lac | 2.25 Lac |
| 1941 | 5.01 Lac | 46.93 k | 10.342054 | 2.54 Lac | 2.46 Lac |
| 1951 | 5.32 Lac | 30.82 k | 6.155348609 | 2.65 Lac | 2.66 Lac |
| 1961 | 6.34 Lac | 1.03 Lac | 19.29431463 | 3.18 Lac | 3.16 Lac |
| 1971 | 8.04 Lac | 1.70 Lac | 26.76483251 | 4.06 Lac | 3.98 Lac |
| 1981 | 10.36 Lac | 2.32 Lac | 28.836096 | 5.21 Lac | 5.15 Lac |
| 1991 | 13.52 Lac | 3.16 Lac | 30.5338934 | 6.83 Lac | 6.69 Lac |
| 2001 | 16.70 Lac | 3.18 Lac | 23.52055653 | 8.42 Lac | 8.28 Lac |
| 2011 | 19.29 Lac | 2.59 Lac | 15.51418705 | 9.65 Lac | 9.64 Lac |
Raichur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.45 Lac (21,45,385) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 21.59 Lac (21,58,659) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 21.70 Lac (21,70,397) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 21.81 Lac (21,81,004) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 21.92 Lac (21,91,611) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 22.02 Lac (22,02,219) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 22.13 Lac (22,12,826) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 22.22 Lac (22,21,990) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 22.30 Lac (22,30,118) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 22.38 Lac (22,38,246) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 22.46 Lac (22,46,405) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 22.55 Lac (22,54,534) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 22.63 Lac (22,62,662) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Raichur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 22.63 Lac (22,62,662), with a male population of 11.32 Lac (11,31,822) and a female population of 11.31 Lac (11,30,867). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Raichur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.