Bellary District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka

Bellary District Karnataka Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data

Quick Overview of Bellary (Ballari) District Census 2021 & Projections

• District Name: Bellary (Ballari)
• State: Karnataka
• Area: 8,461 sq.km (current, after creation of Vijayanagara district)
• 2021 Projected Population: 2,890,000
• 2025 Projected Population: 3,030,000
• 2026 Projected Population: 3,050,000
• 2036 Projected Population: 2,877,104
• 2011 Census Population: 2,452,595
• Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 20.99%
• Sex Ratio (2011): 983 females/1000 males
• Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 960 girls/1000 boys
• Density (2011): 290 persons/sq.km
• Urban Population (2011): 37.52% (920,239)
• Rural Population (2011): 62.48% (1,532,356)
• Total Households (2011): 489,118

Historic Population (1901–2011) & Projections to 2036

Census Year	Population	Male	Female	Growth %
1901	512,624	260,000	252,000	—
1951	656,079	335,000	321,000	20.6%
2001	2,027,140	1,029,714	997,426	22.4%
2011	2,452,595	1,236,954	1,215,641	20.99%
2025 proj.	3,030,000	1,530,000	1,500,000	23.6%
2036 proj.	2,877,104	1,451,525	1,425,622	17.31%

Annual Population Projections (2025–2036)

Year	Estimated Population	Total Growth Since 2011	Annual Growth
2025	3,030,000	11.92%	↑
2026	3,050,000	12.53%	0.61%
2027	3,070,000	13.07%	0.54%
2028	3,090,000	13.62%	0.55%
2029	3,100,000	14.17%	0.55%
2036	2,877,104	17.31%	0.42%

Religion-Wise Population (2011)

Religion	Population	Percentage
Hindu	2,103,633	85.77%
Muslim	320,834	13.08%
Christian	14,014	0.57%
Jain	8,044	0.33%
Sikh	1,029	0.04%
Buddhist	284	0.01%
Others	54	0.00%
Not Stated	4,703	0.19%

Language Spoken (2011)

• Kannada: 68.09%
• Telugu: 13.47%
• Urdu: 12.68%
• Hindi: 1.86%
• Lambadi: 1.29%
• Marathi: 0.92%

Urban & Rural Population, Sex Ratio & Child (2011)

Area	Total Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio	Child (0-6)	Literacy Rate
Urban	920,239	462,861	457,378	989	966	121,181	76.63%
Rural	1,532,356	774,093	758,263	980	957	222,971	61.81%

Literacy Rate (2011 & by Religion/Area)

Category	Avg Literacy	Male Literacy	Female Literacy
Total Population	67.43%	76.64%	58.09%
Urban	76.63%	83.58%	69.62%
Rural	61.81%	72.42%	51.02%
Hindu	66.69%	76.28%	56.96%
Muslim	70.62%	77.69%	63.44%
Christian	87.11%	91.12%	83.32%
Jain	93%	96.39%	89.43%

SC/ST & Child Population (2011)

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 517,409 (21.1%) — 1001 females/1000 males
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 451,406 (18.41%) — 1003 females/1000 males
• Child Population (0-6): 344,152 (14.03%)
• Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 960 girls/1000 boys

Workforce

• Total Number of Workers: 1,116,880 (45.5% of population)
• Male Workers: 703,258
• Female Workers: 413,622

Taluks/Subdistricts

Taluk Name
Bellary
Hadagalli
Hagaribommanahalli
Hospet
Kudligi
Sandur
Siruguppa

City List & Major Urban Areas

City	Population	Male	Female
Bellary (Municipal Corporation)	410,445	206,149	204,296
Hospet (Municipal Council)	206,167	102,668	103,499

• Total Number of Towns: 13
• Total Number of Villages: 552

Socio-Economic, Industry, Mining & Culture Facts

• Second-largest single rock mountain in the world in Ballari
• India’s highest iron ore reserves (25% of national total)
• Major crops: cotton, jowar, groundnut, rice, sunflower, cereals
• Main rivers: Tungabhadra, Hagari, Chikkahagari
• Irrigation: Mostly Tungabhadra Dam (now Vijayanagara district)
• Industries: Iron/steel, pig iron, granite, cement, bricks; Jindal Vijayanagar Steel; Mukand, Kalyani Steels
• Reports of extensive illegal mining – "Steel City" and "Gani Nadu"
• Tourism: Historic Ballari Fort, Hampi, various temples
• Real estate, heavy investments in mining and steel
• Educational institutions: Many schools and a growing university sector
• Transport: Daily flights, key rail/road connections

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What is the population of Bellary according to the Census 2011?
  A: 2,452,595
• Q: What is the sex ratio in Bellary (2011)?
  A: 983 females/1000 males
• Q: How is population distributed urban/rural in Bellary?
  A: 37.52% urban and 62.48% rural
• Q: What is the child population & ratio (0-6)?
  A: 344,152 children, Child Sex Ratio: 960
• Q: What is the literacy rate in Bellary?
  A: 67.43% overall; 76.64% male; 58.09% female
• Q: Major religions and language groups?
  A: Hindu (85.77%), Muslim (13.08%), Christian (0.57%), Jain (0.33%), Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, Lambadi, Marathi
• Q: SC/ST count and share?
  A: SC: 21.1% (517,409); ST: 18.41% (451,406)
• Q: Major towns/cities in Bellary?
  A: Bellary city, Hospet, Sandur, Kudligi, Siruguppa, Hagaribommanahalli
• Q: What is Ballari famous for?
  A: Iron ore, mining, steel production, temples, Ballari Fort, Hampi