Krishnagiri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Krishnagiri District has a population of 18.80 Lac (18,79,809) with 9.60 Lac (9,60,232) males and 9.20 Lac (9,19,577) females.The sex ratio in Krishnagiri is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Krishnagiri District is 2.17 Lac (2,17,323) which is 11.56% of Krishnagiri District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Krishnagiri District is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Krishnagiri District is listed as part of TAMIL NADU State in INDIA.

Krishnagiri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Krishnagiri District current estimated population is projected to be 20.04 Lac (20,03,985), indicating a 6.61% increased from Krishnagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.84 Lac.

Krishnagiri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Krishnagiri District estimated population is projected to be 20.10 Lac (20,09,928), projecting a 6.92% increased from Krishnagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.88 Lac.

Krishnagiri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Krishnagiri District, with a total Hindu population of 17.24 Lac (17,23,737), accounting for 91.7% of the Krishnagiri District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.81 Lac (8,81,396), and the Hindu female population is around 8.42 Lac (8,42,341).

Krishnagiri Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Krishnagiri District, with a total Muslim population of 1.15 Lac (1,15,303), accounting for 6.13% of the Krishnagiri District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 58.61 k (58,608), and the Muslim female population is around 56.70 k (56,695).

Krishnagiri Religion Wise Population

Krishnagiri Urban Population

The Urban population of Krishnagiri District is 4.28 Lac (4,28,363), with 2.18 Lac (2,17,788) being males and 2.11 Lac (2,10,575) being females, making up 22.79% of the Krishnagiri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Krishnagiri Rural Population

The Rural population of Krishnagiri District is 14.51 Lac (14,51,446), with 7.42 Lac (7,42,444) being males and 7.09 Lac (7,09,002) being females, making up 77.21% of the Krishnagiri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Krishnagiri Literacy Rate

Krishnagiri District has a literacy rate of 71.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Krishnagiri District is 78.72 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Krishnagiri District is 63.91 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Krishnagiri District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.54%, while in the rural regions of Krishnagiri District, it is around 67.32%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Krishnagiri

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	71.46	78.72	63.91
Urban Area	85.54	89.99	80.94
Rural Area	67.32	75.43	58.88

Literacy Rate by Religion in Krishnagiri

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	70.84	78.36	63
Muslim	76.2	81.07	71.19
Christian	86.4	89.05	83.8
Religion not stated	66.64	74.44	59.28

Krishnagiri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Krishnagiri District is 2.67 Lac (2,67,386) with 1.35 Lac (1,35,474) males and 1.32 Lac (1,31,912) females, which is 14.22% of Krishnagiri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Krishnagiri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Krishnagiri District is 22.39 k (22,388) with 11.42 k (11,419) males and 10.97 k (10,969) females, which is 1.19% of Krishnagiri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Krishnagiri

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	958
Urban Area	967
Rural Area	955

Sex Ratio by Religion in Krishnagiri

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	956
Muslim	968
Christian	1017
Religion not stated	1040

Krishnagiri Area & Households

The Total Area of Krishnagiri District is 5,129 Square KM, with a population density of 367 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Krishnagiri District are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Krishnagiri District are 655.The Total Number of households in Krishnagiri District are 4.48 Lac(4,48,053).

Krishnagiri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Krishnagiri District, there are about 8.78 Lac (8,77,779) workers, making up nearly 46.7% of the Krishnagiri District total population. Out of these, around 5.62 Lac (5,61,634) are male workers, and about 3.16 Lac (3,16,145) are female workers.

Krishnagiri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036