The Bangalore Rural district in the state of Karnataka is spread over an area of 2,298 sq.km with a population of more than 11.29 lakh people projected for 2021. This number is expected to increase to 11.8 lakh by 2026. The population growth in the district was 16.45% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio in 2011 was 946 females per 1000 males and the proportion of urban residents was 27%. Population density was 431 persons per sq.km and the area was predominately rural.
Quick Overview of Bangalore Rural District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Bangalore Rural (Bengaluru Rural)
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 2,298 sq.km (post Ramanagara split)
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,129,400
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,172,800
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,180,000
- 2036 Projected Population: 1,162,438
- 2011 Census Population: 990,923
- Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 16.45%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 946 females/1000 males (urban: 951, rural: 945)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 950 girls/1000 boys (urban: 956, rural: 947)
- Density (2011): 431 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 27.12% (268,744)
- Rural Population (2011): 72.88% (722,179)
- Total Households (2011): 229,279
Historic Population & Decadal Growth (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 226,341 | — | 114,000 | 113,000 |
| 1911 | 238,293 | +5.28% | 120,000 | 118,000 |
| 1921 | 238,783 | +0.02% | 122,000 | 117,000 |
| 1931 | 262,885 | +10.09% | 134,000 | 129,000 |
| 1941 | 295,399 | +12.37% | 151,000 | 145,000 |
| 1951 | 358,106 | +21.23% | 181,000 | 177,000 |
| 1961 | 406,828 | +13.61% | 206,000 | 200,000 |
| 1971 | 484,947 | +19.20% | 247,000 | 238,000 |
| 1981 | 608,535 | +25.48% | 309,000 | 299,000 |
| 1991 | 717,525 | +17.91% | 368,000 | 349,000 |
| 2001 | 850,968 | +18.60% | 437,489 | 413,479 |
| 2011 | 990,923 | +16.45% | 509,172 | 481,751 |
Population Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,172,800 | 18.35% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,180,000 | 19.08% | 0.61% ↑ |
| 2036 | 1,162,438 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
| Hindu | 890,429 | 89.86% |
| Muslim | 92,252 | 9.31% |
| Christian | 5,368 | 0.54% |
| Jain | 1,045 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 389 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 272 | 0.03% |
| Others/not stated | 1,168 | 0.12% |
Urban & Rural Split, Sex Ratio, Literacy, Child Population (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0–6) | Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
268,744 |
137,803 |
130,941 |
951 |
956 |
29,657 |
85.37% |
| Rural |
722,179 |
371,369 |
350,810 |
945 |
947 |
77,405 |
75.16% |
Literacy Rate (2011, by Gender & Religion)
| Category | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total | 77.93% | 84.82% | 70.63% |
| Urban | 85.37% | 89.57% | 80.95% |
| Rural | 75.16% | 83.06% | 66.80% |
| Hindu | 77.42% | 84.83% | 69.60% |
| Muslim | 81.92% | 84.03% | 79.66% |
| Christian | 90.62% | 92.60% | 88.85% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 213,700 (21.57%), sex ratio: 990
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 52,903 (5.34%), sex ratio: 949
- Child (0–6): 107,062 (10.80%), sex ratio: 950
Sex Ratio by Category/Area/Religion (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 946 |
| Urban | 951 |
| Rural | 945 |
| Hindu | 947 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Christian | 1101 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Kannada: 71.67%
- Telugu: 12.84%
- Urdu: 9.22%
- Tamil: 3.29%
- Hindi: 0.96%
Workforce & Households
- Total Workers: 459,891 (46.41% of pop.)
- Male Workers: 315,499
- Female Workers: 144,392
- Total Households: 229,279
- Houseless Population: 1,171 (323 families)
Taluk/Subdistrict List
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Devanahalli |
| Nellamangala |
| Doddaballapura |
| Hosakote |
- Number of towns: 7
- Number of villages: 1,051
Profile, Economy, Culture, Administration, Agriculture
- Carved in 1986 from Bangalore, further split in 2007 to form Ramanagara district
- Second least populous district in Karnataka, high daily commuters to Bengaluru City
- Main crops: ragi, rice, groundnut, sugarcane, castor, grapes, mulberry (sericulture), horticulture
- Minerals: non-metallic (brick, tile, stoneware)
- Industries: sericulture, silk weaving, wineries, special economic zones, service/IT businesses
- Major infrastructure: highways, proximity to airport, recent business parks (Devanahalli), banking/marketing/transport hubs
- Proposed rename as Kempe Gowda district (not official yet)
- Major language groups: Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Tamil
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Bangalore Rural's population (2011/2021/2025/2036)?
A: 2011: 990,923; 2021: 1,129,400; 2025: 1,172,800; 2036: 1,162,438
- Q: Religion/caste/SC-ST/sex ratio data?
A: Hindu: 89.86%; Muslim: 9.31%; SC: 21.57%; ST: 5.34%; sex ratio: 946
- Q: Urban/rural split?
A: Urban: 27.12%; Rural: 72.88%
- Q: What are literacy and child population rates?
A: Literacy: 77.93% overall; urban: 85.37%; rural: 75.16%; child pop (0–6): 107,062 (10.8%)
- Q: Key taluks/villages/cities?
A: Devanahalli, Nellamangala, Doddaballapura, Hosakote (7 towns, 1,051 villages)
- Q: Languages spoken?
A: Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Tamil, Hindi
- Q: Workforce/household stats?
A: 459,891 workers (46.41%); 229,279 households; 1,171 houseless (323 families)
- Q: Major crops/agriculture/factories?
A: Sericulture, silk, ragi, rice, groundnut, sugarcane, grapes, business parks, minerals
- Q: Profile notes & renaming?
A: Formed from old Bangalore, low population, close commuting to Bengaluru City, possible future name Kempe Gowda