Hosdurg Population
As per the 2011 Census, Hosdurg Tehsil has a population of 6.26 Lac (6,25,641) with 2.96 Lac (2,95,859) males and 3.30 Lac (3,29,782) females.The sex ratio in Hosdurg is 1115, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hosdurg Tehsil is 70.59 k (70,591) which is 11.28% of Hosdurg Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hosdurg Tehsil is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Hosdurg Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kasaragod District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Hosdurg Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Hosdurg Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.72 Lac (6,71,525), indicating a 7.33% increased from Hosdurg's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.54 Lac.
Hosdurg Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Hosdurg Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.74 Lac (6,74,211), projecting a 7.76% increased from Hosdurg's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.55 Lac.
Hosdurg Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Hosdurg Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.97 Lac (3,97,053), accounting for 63.46% of the Hosdurg Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.89 Lac (1,89,495), and the Hindu female population is around 2.08 Lac (2,07,558).
Hosdurg Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hosdurg Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.59 Lac (1,58,633), accounting for 25.36% of the Hosdurg Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 71.28 k (71,283), and the Muslim female population is around 87.35 k (87,350).
Hosdurg Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,97,053 | 63.46% |
| Muslim | 1,58,633 | 25.36% |
| Christian | 68,215 | 10.9% |
| Religion not stated | 1,286 | 0.21% |
| Buddhist | 248 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 115 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 52 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 39 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHosdurg Urban Population
The Urban population of Hosdurg Tehsil is 2.74 Lac (2,74,156), with 1.27 Lac (1,27,178) being males and 1.47 Lac (1,46,978) being females, making up 43.82% of the Hosdurg total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1156 females for every 1000 males.
Hosdurg Rural Population
The Rural population of Hosdurg Tehsil is 3.51 Lac (3,51,485), with 1.69 Lac (1,68,681) being males and 1.83 Lac (1,82,804) being females, making up 56.18% of the Hosdurg total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1084 females for every 1000 males.
Hosdurg Literacy Rate
Hosdurg Tehsil has a literacy rate of 90.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hosdurg Tehsil is 94.49 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hosdurg Tehsil is 87.53 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hosdurg Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.87%, while in the rural regions of Hosdurg Tehsil, it is around 89.95%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hosdurg
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90.79 | 94.49 | 87.53 |
| Urban Area | 91.87 | 95.58 | 88.74 |
| Rural Area | 89.95 | 93.69 | 86.56 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Hosdurg
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.32 | 93.63 | 85.44 |
| Muslim | 91.51 | 95.02 | 88.78 |
| Christian | 97.8 | 98.24 | 97.36 |
| Religion not stated | 88.78 | 90.99 | 86.95 |
Hosdurg Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hosdurg Tehsil is 16.67 k (16,672) with 8.18 k (8,175) males and 8.50 k (8,497) females, which is 2.66% of Hosdurg Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1040 females for every 1000 males.
Hosdurg Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hosdurg Tehsil is 36.17 k (36,173) with 17.72 k (17,716) males and 18.46 k (18,457) females, which is 5.78% of Hosdurg Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hosdurg
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1115 |
| Urban Area | 1156 |
| Rural Area | 1084 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Hosdurg
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1096 |
| Muslim | 1226 |
| Christian | 993 |
| Religion not stated | 1144 |
Hosdurg Area & Households
The Total Area of Hosdurg Tehsil is 988.91 Square KM, with a population density of 633 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hosdurg Tehsil are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Hosdurg Tehsil are 29.The Total Number of households in Hosdurg Tehsil are 1.41 Lac(1,41,353).
Hosdurg Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Hosdurg Tehsil, there are about 2.22 Lac (2,21,551) workers, making up nearly 35.41% of the Hosdurg Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.54 Lac (1,54,251) are male workers, and about 67.30 k (67,300) are female workers.
Hosdurg - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.72 Lac (6,71,525) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.74 Lac (6,74,211) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.76 Lac (6,76,375) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.78 Lac (6,78,203) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.80 Lac (6,80,030) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.82 Lac (6,81,840) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.84 Lac (6,83,668) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.85 Lac (6,84,973) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.86 Lac (6,85,924) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.87 Lac (6,86,876) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.88 Lac (6,87,827) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.89 Lac (6,88,760) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.90 Lac (6,89,711) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Hosdurg Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.90 Lac (6,89,711), with a male population of 3.27 Lac (3,27,056) and a female population of 3.63 Lac (3,62,630). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Hosdurg Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.