Raichur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Raichur Tehsil has a population of 4.99 Lac (4,98,637) with 2.50 Lac (2,49,556) males and 2.49 Lac (2,49,081) females.The sex ratio in Raichur is 999, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raichur Tehsil is 70.44 k (70,440) which is 14.13% of Raichur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raichur Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Raichur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Raichur District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Raichur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Raichur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.55 Lac (5,54,626), indicating a 11.23% increased from Raichur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.77 Lac.
Raichur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Raichur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.58 Lac (5,58,058), projecting a 11.92% increased from Raichur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.80 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.79 Lac.
Raichur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Raichur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.95 Lac (3,95,166), accounting for 79.25% of the Raichur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.97 Lac (1,96,921), and the Hindu female population is around 1.98 Lac (1,98,245).
Raichur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raichur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 93.05 k (93,046), accounting for 18.66% of the Raichur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 47.43 k (47,432), and the Muslim female population is around 45.61 k (45,614).
Raichur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,95,166 | 79.25% |
| Muslim | 93,046 | 18.66% |
| Christian | 6,201 | 1.24% |
| Jain | 2,272 | 0.46% |
| Religion not stated | 1,650 | 0.33% |
| Sikh | 222 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 76 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRaichur Urban Population
The Urban population of Raichur Tehsil is 2.51 Lac (2,51,161), with 1.26 Lac (1,26,289) being males and 1.25 Lac (1,24,872) being females, making up 50.37% 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 Tehsil is 2.47 Lac (2,47,476), with 1.23 Lac (1,23,267) being males and 1.24 Lac (1,24,209) being females, making up 49.63% of the Raichur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Raichur Literacy Rate
Raichur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.18% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raichur Tehsil is 75.26 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raichur Tehsil is 55.16 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Raichur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.51%, while in the rural regions of Raichur Tehsil, it is around 52.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raichur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.18 | 75.26 | 55.16 |
| Urban Area | 77.51 | 85.2 | 69.79 |
| Rural Area | 52.16 | 64.65 | 39.89 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Raichur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.38 | 73.16 | 51.78 |
| Muslim | 75.63 | 82.89 | 68.09 |
| Christian | 73.42 | 80.9 | 66.18 |
| Jain | 95.05 | 98.07 | 91.94 |
Raichur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raichur Tehsil is 1.05 Lac (1,04,849) with 52.28 k (52,282) males and 52.57 k (52,567) females, which is 21.03% of Raichur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Raichur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raichur Tehsil is 63.18 k (63,178) with 31.31 k (31,309) males and 31.87 k (31,869) females, which is 12.67% of Raichur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raichur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 999 |
| Urban Area | 989 |
| Rural Area | 1008 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Raichur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1007 |
| Muslim | 962 |
| Christian | 1017 |
| Jain | 957 |
Raichur Area & Households
The Total Area of Raichur Tehsil is 1,546 Square KM, with a population density of 323 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raichur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Raichur Tehsil are 160.The Total Number of households in Raichur Tehsil are 98.87 k(98,867).
Raichur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Raichur Tehsil, there are about 2.18 Lac (2,18,491) workers, making up nearly 43.82% of the Raichur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.37 Lac (1,36,747) are male workers, and about 81.74 k (81,744) are female workers.
Raichur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.55 Lac (5,54,626) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.58 Lac (5,58,058) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.61 Lac (5,61,092) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.64 Lac (5,63,834) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.67 Lac (5,66,576) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.69 Lac (5,69,319) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.72 Lac (5,72,061) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.74 Lac (5,74,430) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.77 Lac (5,76,531) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.79 Lac (5,78,632) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.81 Lac (5,80,742) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.83 Lac (5,82,843) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.85 Lac (5,84,944) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Raichur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.85 Lac (5,84,944), with a male population of 2.93 Lac (2,92,846) and a female population of 2.92 Lac (2,92,106). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Raichur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.