Pavagada Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pavagada Tehsil has a population of 2.45 Lac (2,45,194) with 1.24 Lac (1,23,680) males and 1.22 Lac (1,21,514) females.The sex ratio in Pavagada is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pavagada Tehsil is 24.63 k (24,631) which is 10.05% of Pavagada Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pavagada Tehsil is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pavagada Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tumkur District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Pavagada Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pavagada Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.73 Lac (2,72,726), indicating a 11.23% increased from Pavagada 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.35 Lac.
Pavagada Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pavagada Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.74 Lac (2,74,413), projecting a 11.92% increased from Pavagada 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.36 Lac.
Pavagada Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pavagada Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.33 Lac (2,33,342), accounting for 95.17% of the Pavagada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.18 Lac (1,17,762), and the Hindu female population is around 1.16 Lac (1,15,580).
Pavagada Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pavagada Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.23 k (11,230), accounting for 4.58% of the Pavagada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.61 k (5,613), and the Muslim female population is around 5.62 k (5,617).
Pavagada Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,33,342 | 95.17% |
| Muslim | 11,230 | 4.58% |
| Religion not stated | 259 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 213 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 111 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 17 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 13 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPavagada Urban Population
The Urban population of Pavagada Tehsil is 28.49 k (28,486), with 14.30 k (14,299) being males and 14.19 k (14,187) being females, making up 11.62% of the Pavagada total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Pavagada Rural Population
The Rural population of Pavagada Tehsil is 2.17 Lac (2,16,708), with 1.09 Lac (1,09,381) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,327) being females, making up 88.38% of the Pavagada total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Pavagada Literacy Rate
Pavagada Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pavagada Tehsil is 76.57 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pavagada Tehsil is 56.48 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pavagada Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.83%, while in the rural regions of Pavagada Tehsil, it is around 64.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pavagada
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.59 | 76.57 | 56.48 |
| Urban Area | 81.83 | 88.33 | 75.36 |
| Rural Area | 64.6 | 75.05 | 54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pavagada
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.1 | 76.21 | 55.85 |
| Muslim | 76.39 | 83.67 | 69.22 |
| Religion not stated | 77.83 | 90.91 | 67.21 |
| Christian | 75.26 | 87.13 | 62.37 |
Pavagada Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pavagada Tehsil is 67.43 k (67,427) with 34.06 k (34,063) males and 33.36 k (33,364) females, which is 27.5% of Pavagada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Pavagada Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pavagada Tehsil is 42.27 k (42,268) with 21.15 k (21,151) males and 21.12 k (21,117) females, which is 17.24% of Pavagada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pavagada
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 983 |
| Urban Area | 993 |
| Rural Area | 982 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pavagada
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 982 |
| Muslim | 1001 |
| Religion not stated | 1141 |
| Christian | 885 |
Pavagada Area & Households
The Total Area of Pavagada Tehsil is 1,361 Square KM, with a population density of 180 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pavagada Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pavagada Tehsil are 153.The Total Number of households in Pavagada Tehsil are 55.65 k(55,652).
Pavagada Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pavagada Tehsil, there are about 1.34 Lac (1,33,526) workers, making up nearly 54.46% of the Pavagada Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 75.24 k (75,242) are male workers, and about 58.28 k (58,284) are female workers.
Pavagada - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.73 Lac (2,72,726) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.74 Lac (2,74,413) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,905) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,254) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.79 Lac (2,78,602) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,950) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.81 Lac (2,81,299) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.82 Lac (2,82,464) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.83 Lac (2,83,497) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.85 Lac (2,84,530) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.86 Lac (2,85,567) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.87 Lac (2,86,601) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.88 Lac (2,87,634) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pavagada Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.88 Lac (2,87,634), with a male population of 1.45 Lac (1,45,135) and a female population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,504). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Pavagada Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.