Sirsi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sirsi Tehsil has a population of 1.87 Lac (1,86,908) with 93.90 k (93,902) males and 93.01 k (93,006) females.The sex ratio in Sirsi is 991, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sirsi Tehsil is 18.27 k (18,273) which is 9.78% of Sirsi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sirsi Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sirsi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttara Kannada District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.

Sirsi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sirsi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.08 Lac (2,07,895), indicating a 11.23% increased from Sirsi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.

Sirsi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sirsi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.09 Lac (2,09,181), projecting a 11.92% increased from Sirsi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Sirsi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sirsi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.58 Lac (1,57,581), accounting for 84.31% of the Sirsi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.14 k (79,140), and the Hindu female population is around 78.44 k (78,441).

Sirsi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sirsi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.98 k (24,979), accounting for 13.36% of the Sirsi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.59 k (12,592), and the Muslim female population is around 12.39 k (12,387).

Sirsi Religion Wise Population

Sirsi Urban Population

The Urban population of Sirsi Tehsil is 62.88 k (62,882), with 31.22 k (31,222) being males and 31.66 k (31,660) being females, making up 33.64% of the Sirsi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Sirsi Rural Population

The Rural population of Sirsi Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,24,026), with 62.68 k (62,680) being males and 61.35 k (61,346) being females, making up 66.36% of the Sirsi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Sirsi Literacy Rate

Sirsi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.05% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sirsi Tehsil is 91.65 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sirsi Tehsil is 84.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sirsi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.82%, while in the rural regions of Sirsi Tehsil, it is around 85.64%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sirsi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	88.05	91.65	84.43
Urban Area	92.82	95.26	90.43
Rural Area	85.64	89.87	81.36

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sirsi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	87.44	91.34	83.52
Muslim	91.27	93.1	89.43
Christian	92.3	94.82	89.85
Jain	96.33	96.25	96.43

Sirsi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sirsi Tehsil is 20.81 k (20,812) with 10.34 k (10,340) males and 10.47 k (10,472) females, which is 11.13% of Sirsi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Sirsi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sirsi Tehsil is 1.99 k (1,992) with 1.01 k (1,006) males and 986 (986) females, which is 1.07% of Sirsi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sirsi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	991
Urban Area	1015
Rural Area	979

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sirsi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	992
Muslim	984
Christian	1016
Jain	881

Sirsi Area & Households

The Total Area of Sirsi Tehsil is 1,319 Square KM, with a population density of 142 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sirsi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sirsi Tehsil are 228.The Total Number of households in Sirsi Tehsil are 43.09 k(43,091).

Sirsi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sirsi Tehsil, there are about 82.91 k (82,914) workers, making up nearly 44.36% of the Sirsi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.30 k (58,296) are male workers, and about 24.62 k (24,618) are female workers.

Sirsi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sirsi Census Frequently Asked Questions