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.
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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
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,23,737 | 91.7% |
| Muslim | 1,15,303 | 6.13% |
| Christian | 35,956 | 1.91% |
| Religion not stated | 3,630 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 468 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 373 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 221 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 121 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKrishnagiri 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
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.04 Lac (20,03,985) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 20.10 Lac (20,09,928) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 20.14 Lac (20,14,028) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 20.17 Lac (20,16,805) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 20.20 Lac (20,19,581) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 20.22 Lac (20,22,358) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 20.25 Lac (20,25,135) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 20.26 Lac (20,26,251) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 20.26 Lac (20,26,173) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 20.26 Lac (20,26,095) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 20.26 Lac (20,26,017) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 20.26 Lac (20,25,939) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 20.26 Lac (20,25,861) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Krishnagiri District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.26 Lac (20,25,861), with a male population of 10.25 Lac (10,25,081) and a female population of 10.00 Lac (10,00,399). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Krishnagiri District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.