Sagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sagar Tehsil has a population of 2.06 Lac (2,06,319) with 1.02 Lac (1,02,273) males and 1.04 Lac (1,04,046) females.The sex ratio in Sagar is 1018, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sagar Tehsil is 20.38 k (20,384) which is 9.88% of Sagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sagar Tehsil is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shimoga District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Sagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.29 Lac (2,29,486), indicating a 11.23% increased from Sagar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.16 Lac.
Sagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.31 Lac (2,30,906), projecting a 11.92% increased from Sagar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.16 Lac.
Sagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.76 Lac (1,76,290), accounting for 85.45% of the Sagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 87.14 k (87,142), and the Hindu female population is around 89.15 k (89,148).
Sagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 20.01 k (20,011), accounting for 9.7% of the Sagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.18 k (10,181), and the Muslim female population is around 9.83 k (9,830).
Sagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,76,290 | 85.45% |
| Muslim | 20,011 | 9.7% |
| Christian | 5,116 | 2.48% |
| Jain | 4,798 | 2.33% |
| Religion not stated | 53 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 23 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Sagar Tehsil is 65.40 k (65,397), with 32.48 k (32,475) being males and 32.92 k (32,922) being females, making up 31.7% of the Sagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Sagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Sagar Tehsil is 1.41 Lac (1,40,922), with 69.80 k (69,798) being males and 71.12 k (71,124) being females, making up 68.3% of the Sagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Sagar Literacy Rate
Sagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.01% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sagar Tehsil is 87.64 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sagar Tehsil is 74.54 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.94%, while in the rural regions of Sagar Tehsil, it is around 76.86%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.01 | 87.64 | 74.54 |
| Urban Area | 89.94 | 93.41 | 86.52 |
| Rural Area | 76.86 | 84.93 | 68.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.71 | 86.9 | 72.74 |
| Muslim | 89.4 | 91.88 | 86.82 |
| Christian | 92.74 | 95.79 | 89.73 |
| Jain | 82.52 | 88.24 | 76.99 |
Sagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sagar Tehsil is 19.91 k (19,908) with 9.85 k (9,849) males and 10.06 k (10,059) females, which is 9.65% of Sagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Sagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sagar Tehsil is 4.41 k (4,412) with 2.16 k (2,155) males and 2.26 k (2,257) females, which is 2.14% of Sagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1048 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1018 |
| Urban Area | 1014 |
| Rural Area | 1019 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1024 |
| Muslim | 966 |
| Christian | 1010 |
| Jain | 1036 |
Sagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Sagar Tehsil is 1,935 Square KM, with a population density of 107 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sagar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Sagar Tehsil are 238.The Total Number of households in Sagar Tehsil are 48.40 k(48,396).
Sagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sagar Tehsil, there are about 98.03 k (98,032) workers, making up nearly 47.51% of the Sagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.34 k (63,337) are male workers, and about 34.70 k (34,695) are female workers.
Sagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.29 Lac (2,29,486) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.31 Lac (2,30,906) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,161) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.33 Lac (2,33,296) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,430) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.36 Lac (2,35,565) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.37 Lac (2,36,700) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.38 Lac (2,37,680) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.39 Lac (2,38,549) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.39 Lac (2,39,419) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.40 Lac (2,40,291) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,161) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.42 Lac (2,42,030) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.42 Lac (2,42,030), with a male population of 1.20 Lac (1,20,014) and a female population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,019). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Sagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.