Located in Karnataka, Chamarajanagar district covers an area of 5,648 sq.km and had a projected population of 10.7 lakh in 2021, which is anticipated to be over 11.4 lakh by 2025. The population increased by 5.73% during 2001-2011. The sex ratio in 2011 was 993 females per 1000 males, and 17% of the population were urban residents. The density was 181 persons per sq.km, mostly rural.
Quick Overview of Chamarajanagar District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Chamarajanagar
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 5,648 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,070,000
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,142,434
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,148,646
- 2036 Projected Population: 1,197,475
- 2011 Census Population: 1,020,791
- Population Growth Rate (2001–2011): 5.73%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 993 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 953 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 181 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 17.14% (174,974)
- Rural Population (2011): 82.86% (845,817)
- Total Households (2011): 244,874
Historic Population (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 334,676 | – | 165,000 | 169,000 |
| 1911 | 344,414 | +2.91% | 171,000 | 173,000 |
| 1921 | 328,501 | -4.62% | 164,000 | 165,000 |
| 1931 | 352,485 | +7.30% | 176,000 | 176,000 |
| 1941 | 390,337 | +10.74% | 198,000 | 193,000 |
| 1951 | 449,448 | +15.14% | 227,000 | 222,000 |
| 1961 | 533,759 | +18.76% | 271,000 | 263,000 |
| 1971 | 616,502 | +15.50% | 315,000 | 301,000 |
| 1981 | 768,198 | +24.61% | 393,000 | 375,000 |
| 1991 | 883,365 | +14.99% | 452,000 | 431,000 |
| 2001 | 965,462 | +9.29% | 490,000 | 476,000 |
| 2011 | 1,020,791 | +5.73% | 512,231 | 508,560 |
Population Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,142,434 | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,148,646 | 12.53% | 0.61% ↑ |
| 2036 | 1,197,475 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
|---|
| Hindu | 942,071 | 92.29% |
| Muslim | 47,210 | 4.62% |
| Christian | 22,183 | 2.17% |
| Buddhist | 4,872 | 0.48% |
| SC/ST | 379,664 | 37.2% |
| Jain | 761 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 136 | 0.01% |
| Other/not stated | 3,558 | 0.35% |
Urban & Rural, Literacy, Sex Ratio, Child Population (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0–6) | Literacy |
| Urban |
174,974 |
87,347 |
87,627 |
1003 |
951 |
18,045 |
78.39% |
| Rural |
845,817 |
424,884 |
420,933 |
991 |
954 |
82,603 |
57.95% |
Literacy Rate (2011, by Gender/Area/Religion)
| Category | Average Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total Population | 61.43% | 67.93% | 54.92% |
| Urban Area | 78.39% | 83.29% | 73.54% |
| Rural Area | 57.95% | 64.8% | 51.06% |
| Hindu | 59.89% | 66.71% | 53.06% |
| Muslim | 83.84% | 85.39% | 82.26% |
| Christian | 77.78% | 80.9% | 74.72% |
| Buddhist | 74.91% | 78.72% | 70.92% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 259,445 (25.42%), Sex Ratio: 983
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 120,219 (11.78%), Sex Ratio: 1025
- Child Population (0–6): 100,648 (9.86%), Sex Ratio: 953
Sex Ratio by Area/Religion (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 993 |
| Urban Area | 1004 |
| Rural Area | 991 |
| Hindu | 994 |
| Muslim | 976 |
| Christian | 1019 |
| Buddhist | 958 |
Language Data (2011)
- Kannada: 86.10%
- Tamil: 4.58%
- Urdu: 4.42%
- Telugu: 3.29%
Workforce & Households
- Total Workers: 481,693 (47.19% of pop.)
- Male Workers: 324,326
- Female Workers: 157,367
- Total Households: 244,874
- Houseless Population: 543 (164 families)
City, Village, Taluk/Subdistrict List
- Number of towns: 5
- Number of villages: 509
- Main taluks: Chamarajanagar, Gundlupet, Kollegal, Yelandur
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Chamarajanagar |
| Gundlupet |
| Kollegal |
| Yelandur |
History, Geography, Culture, Economy & Tourism
- Southernmost district in Karnataka, carved out of Mysore (1997)
- Borders TN (Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Erode, Nilgiris), Kerala (Wayanad) and Mysore/Mandya/Ramanagara
- Located along Nilgiris leeward; semi-arid plains & forest hills
- Economic: Badanaguppe-Kellamballi Industrial Estate (auto, food, textile, leather, granite, agriculture, Rs.400 crore block)
- Major highways: NH-766, NH-181, NH-948 (connects Bangalore-Coimbatore); important road/rail links
- Tourism: Chamarajeshwara temple, Biligiriranga Hills, K Gudi, MM Hills, Gundal/Suvarnavati dams, Hogenakal, Shivasamudram, Bandipur National Park, Gopalaswamy Hills
- Notable: Veerappan (bandit), high black stone quarrying, rich tribal/nayaka/soliga/yerava/kuruba heritage
- Famous people: Samsa (historian/playwright), B. Rachaiah, Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy, S. Mahendar, Avinash, S.M. Siddaiah, R. Dhruvanarayana, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Chamarajanagar’s population (2021/2025/2036)?
A: 2021: 1,070,000; 2025: 1,142,434; 2036: 1,197,475
- Q: Religion/caste breakdown?
A: Hindu: 92.29%; Muslim: 4.62%; SC: 25.42%; ST: 11.78%; high tribal percent
- Q: Urban/rural split?
A: Urban: 17.14%; Rural: 82.86%; 244,874 households
- Q: What is literacy rate, sex ratio, child proportion?
A: 61.43%; male: 67.93%; female: 54.92%; sex ratio: 993/child: 953; child: 100,648 (9.86%)
- Q: Which languages spoken?
A: Kannada: 86.10%; Tamil: 4.58%; Urdu: 4.42%; Telugu: 3.29%
- Q: Key cities/taluks/villages?
A: Chamarajanagar, Gundlupet, Kollegal, Yelandur; 5 towns, 509 villages
- Q: Workforce stats?
A: 481,693 workers (47.19%); men: 324,326; women: 157,367
- Q: Economy/industry notes?
A: Badanaguppe-Kellamballi Estate, granite, agriculture, food, textile/leather, forest, black stone quarry
- Q: Tourism/geography/culture facts?
A: MM Hills, Bandipur, Biligiriranga, K Gudi, famous temples/nature spots, licensed quarry/megalith sites
- Q: Famous people?
A: Samsa, Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy, S. Mahendar, Veerappan, S.M. Siddaiah, R. Dhruvanarayana, etc.