Yellapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Yellapur Tehsil has a population of 78.66 k (78,662) with 39.81 k (39,813) males and 38.85 k (38,849) females.The sex ratio in Yellapur is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Yellapur Tehsil is 8.74 k (8,736) which is 11.11% of Yellapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Yellapur Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.

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

78.66 k

Toatl Population

39.81 k

Male Population

38.85 k

Female Population

Yellapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Yellapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 87.50 k (87,495), indicating a 11.23% increased from Yellapur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 44.32 k, and the estimated female population is 43.17 k.

Yellapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Yellapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 88.04 k (88,036), projecting a 11.92% increased from Yellapur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 44.60 k, and the estimated female population is 43.44 k.

Yellapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Yellapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 67.73 k (67,729), accounting for 86.1% of the Yellapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 34.30 k (34,303), and the Hindu female population is around 33.43 k (33,426).

Yellapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Yellapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.21 k (8,210), accounting for 10.44% of the Yellapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.12 k (4,117), and the Muslim female population is around 4.09 k (4,093).

Yellapur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu67,72986.1%
Muslim8,21010.44%
Christian2,6323.35%
Jain500.06%
Religion not stated220.03%
Sikh120.02%
Other religions and persuasions40.01%
Buddhist30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Yellapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Yellapur Tehsil is 20.45 k (20,452), with 10.25 k (10,250) being males and 10.20 k (10,202) being females, making up 26% of the Yellapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Yellapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Yellapur Tehsil is 58.21 k (58,210), with 29.56 k (29,563) being males and 28.65 k (28,647) being females, making up 74% of the Yellapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Yellapur Literacy Rate

Yellapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.34% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Yellapur Tehsil is 86.7 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Yellapur Tehsil is 75.86 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Yellapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.56%, while in the rural regions of Yellapur Tehsil, it is around 78.43%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Yellapur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.34 86.7 75.86
Urban Area 89.56 93.34 85.8
Rural Area 78.43 84.39 72.28

Literacy Rate by Religion in Yellapur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.97 86.49 75.32
Muslim 86.06 90.04 82.13
Christian 76.26 81.94 70.21
Jain 95.92 96.3 95.45

Yellapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Yellapur Tehsil is 4.54 k (4,537) with 2.30 k (2,301) males and 2.24 k (2,236) females, which is 5.77% of Yellapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Yellapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Yellapur Tehsil is 5.49 k (5,486) with 2.70 k (2,699) males and 2.79 k (2,787) females, which is 6.97% of Yellapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1033 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Yellapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 976
Urban Area 996
Rural Area 970

Sex Ratio by Religion in Yellapur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 975
Muslim 995
Christian 959
Jain 852

Yellapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Yellapur Tehsil is 1,313 Square KM, with a population density of 60 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Yellapur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Yellapur Tehsil are 125.The Total Number of households in Yellapur Tehsil are 18.16 k(18,155).

Yellapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Yellapur Tehsil, there are about 36.68 k (36,678) workers, making up nearly 46.63% of the Yellapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.36 k (24,357) are male workers, and about 12.32 k (12,321) are female workers.

Yellapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 87.50 k (87,495) 11.23%
2025 88.04 k (88,036) 11.92% 0.69 %
2026 88.52 k (88,515) 12.53% 0.61 %
2027 88.95 k (88,948) 13.07% 0.54 %
2028 89.38 k (89,380) 13.62% 0.55 %
2029 89.81 k (89,813) 14.17% 0.55 %
2030 90.25 k (90,245) 14.72% 0.55 %
2031 90.62 k (90,619) 15.2% 0.48 %
2032 90.95 k (90,951) 15.62% 0.42 %
2033 91.28 k (91,282) 16.04% 0.42 %
2034 91.62 k (91,615) 16.47% 0.43 %
2035 91.95 k (91,946) 16.89% 0.42 %
2036 92.28 k (92,278) 17.31% 0.42 %

Projected estimates indicate that Yellapur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 92.28 k (92,278), with a male population of 46.72 k (46,720) and a female population of 45.56 k (45,560). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Yellapur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.

Yellapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Yellapur is 78.66 k (78,662).

The estimated population of Yellapur in 2024 is approximately 87.50 k (87,495).

Hindu constitute 86.1% of Yellapur population, amounting to approximately 67.73 k (67,729) people.

Muslim constitute 10.44% of Yellapur population, totaling around 8.21 k (8,210) people.

Hindu: 86.1%, Muslim: 10.44%, Christian: 3.35%, Jain: 0.06%, Religion not stated: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Yellapur is 4.54 k (5.77%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 5.49 k (6.97%).

In Yellapur , 20.45 k (26%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 58.21 k (74%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Yellapur is 81.34%, with male literacy at 86.7% and female literacy at 75.86%.

The sex ratio in Yellapur is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Yellapur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.51% up to 2036.