Bangalore District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Density
Quick Overview of Bangalore District Census 2021
- Total Population (2011): 9,621,551 (96.22 lakh)
- Projected Population (2025): 10,960,871 (1.096 crore) (Alternate: 15,000,000 / 1.50 crore projected by secondary estimate)
- Male Population (2011): 5,022,661
- Female Population (2011): 4,598,890
- Sex Ratio: 916 females per 1,000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 944 girls per 1,000 boys
- Area: 2,196 sq km
- Density (2011): 4,381/sq km
- Literacy Rate: 87.67% (Male: 91.01%, Female: 84.01%)
- SC Population: 1,198,385 (12.5%)
- ST Population: 190,239 (2.0%)
- Children (0-6, 2011): 1,052,837 (10.94% of total pop)
- Households (2011): 2,393,845
- Villages: 588
- Towns: 16
- Main Languages: Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, English
Historical Population Growth Table (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 394,794 | — | — | 199,000 | 196,000 |
| 1911 | 428,180 | 33,386 | 8.47 | 219,000 | 210,000 |
| 1921 | 480,625 | 52,445 | 12.25 | 249,000 | 232,000 |
| 1931 | 590,035 | 109,410 | 22.79 | 306,000 | 284,000 |
| 1941 | 737,870 | 147,835 | 25.11 | 384,000 | 354,000 |
| 1951 | 1,254,651 | 516,781 | 69.77 | 661,000 | 593,000 |
| 1961 | 1,499,369 | 244,718 | 19.61 | 793,000 | 706,000 |
| 1971 | 2,197,319 | 697,950 | 46.55 | 1,165,000 | 1,033,000 |
| 1981 | 3,496,180 | 1,298,861 | 59.08 | 1,840,000 | 1,656,000 |
| 1991 | 4,839,034 | 1,342,854 | 38.44 | 2,543,000 | 2,296,000 |
| 2001 | 6,537,124 | 1,698,090 | 35.09 | 3,426,599 | 3,110,525 |
| 2011 | 9,621,551 | 3,084,427 | 47.18 | 5,022,661 | 4,598,890 |
Population Projection Table (2021–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,480,000 |
| 2022 | 13,930,000 |
| 2023 | 14,340,000 |
| 2024 | 14,690,000 |
| 2025 | 15,000,000 |
| 2026 | 15,270,000 |
| 2036 | 16,140,000 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,725,070 | 80.29% |
| Muslim | 1,248,294 | 12.97% |
| Christian | 504,863 | 5.25% |
| Jain | 83,090 | 0.86% |
| Sikh | 13,254 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 5,531 | 0.06% |
| Not Stated | 40,951 | 0.43% |
| Other | 498 | 0.01% |
Urban/Rural Population Split (2011)
| Sector | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 8,749,944 | 4,558,405 | 4,191,539 | 920 |
| Rural | 871,607 | 464,256 | 407,351 | 878 |
Literacy Rate Table (2011), Urban/Rural & Religion-wise
| Category | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 87.67% | 91.01% | 84.01% |
| Urban | 88.61% | 91.66% | 85.27% |
| Rural | 78.21% | 84.54% | 70.92% |
| Hindu | 87.69% | 91.43% | 83.56% |
| Muslim | 84.98% | 86.52% | 83.3% |
| Christian | 92.43% | 94.32% | 90.58% |
| Jain | 95.54% | 97.4% | 93.6% |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1,198,385 | 607,725 | 590,660 | 12.5% |
| ST | 190,239 | 99,164 | 91,075 | 2.0% |
Child Population (0-6, 2011)
- Total Children 0-6: 1,052,837 (Male: 541,656, Female: 511,181)
- Proportion: 10.94% of total population
- Child Sex Ratio: 944 girls/1000 boys
Area, Density, Households, Cities, Villages
- District Area: 2,196 sq km
- Density: 4,381/sq km
- Households: 2,393,845
- Total Cities: 16
- Total Villages: 588
Taluks/Subdistricts (2011/2021 data)
| Taluk/Subdistrict |
|---|
| Anekal |
| Bangalore East |
| Bangalore North |
| Bangalore South |
| Area not under any Sub-district |
City List & Metros (Populations)
| City/Urban Agglomeration | Population (2011) | Estimated (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore (BBMP Corp.) | 8,443,675 | 9,619,035 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
- Total Workers: 4,246,927 (44.14%)
- Main Workers: 3,858,342 (2,893,953 males, 964,389 females)
- Cultivators: 80,410
- Agricultural Labourer: 77,294
- Household Industry: 90,861
- Other Workers: 3,609,777
- Marginal Workers: 388,585
- Non-working: 5,374,624
Neighbouring Districts
- Tumkur
- Mandya
- Hassan
- Chikmagalur
- Dakshina Kannada
- Udupi
- Shimoga
- Kodagu
- Mysore
- Davanagere
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- What is the population of Bangalore according to the Census 2011? 9,621,551 (96.22 lakh)
- What is the projected population of Bangalore in 2025? 10,960,871 (or up to 1.50 crore)
- What is the sex ratio? 916 females per 1,000 males
- What is the child sex ratio? 944 girls per 1,000 boys
- What is the urban/rural split? Urban: 90.94%, Rural: 9.06% (see tables above)
- What are the literacy rates? 87.67% overall, 91.01% male, 84.01% female
- What is the SC/ST population? SC: 12.5%, ST: 2%
- How is population split by religion? Hindu: 80.29%, Muslim: 12.97%, Christian: 5.25%, Jain: 0.86% (full table above)
- How many cities, villages, taluks? 16 cities, 588 villages, 5+ taluks
- Child population (0-6)? 1,052,837 (10.94%)
- Bangalore area and density? 2,196 sq km, density: 4,381/sq km
- Languages spoken? Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, English
- Workforce stats? 4.24 million workers (44.14% of pop)