Gadag district in Karnataka covers an area of 4,657 sq.km and has a population projection of 11.5 lakh in 2021, which will go above 12 lakh by 2026. The population increased by 9.54% during the decade 2001-2011. In 2011, the female to male ratio was 982 females per 1000 males and 36% of the population lived in urban areas. The population density was 229 people per sq.km, primarily rural.
Quick Overview of Gadag District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Gadag
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 4,657 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,150,000
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,191,430
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,197,908
- 2036 Projected Population: 1,248,832
- 2011 Census Population: 1,064,570
- Population Growth Rate (2001–2011): 9.54%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 982 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 947 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 229 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 35.63% (379,309)
- Rural Population (2011): 64.37% (685,261)
- Total Households (2011): 219,096
Historic Population (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 352,503 | – | 176,000 | 176,000 |
| 1911 | 331,414 | -6.0% | 168,000 | 164,000 |
| 1921 | 350,355 | +5.7% | 176,000 | 175,000 |
| 1931 | 350,961 | +0.02% | 177,000 | 174,000 |
| 1941 | 393,739 | +12.2% | 200,000 | 194,000 |
| 1951 | 436,914 | +10.97% | 220,000 | 217,000 |
| 1961 | 526,172 | +20.43% | 266,000 | 261,000 |
| 1971 | 622,722 | +18.35% | 314,000 | 309,000 |
| 1981 | 743,345 | +19.37% | 375,000 | 368,000 |
| 1991 | 859,042 | +15.56% | 436,000 | 423,000 |
| 2001 | 971,835 | +13.13% | 493,533 | 478,302 |
| 2011 | 1,064,570 | +9.54% | 537,147 | 527,423 |
Population Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Projected Population | Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,191,430 | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,197,908 | 12.53% | 0.61% ↑ |
| 2036 | 1,248,832 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
| Hindu | 907,750 | 85.27% |
| Muslim | 143,665 | 13.50% |
| Christian | 3,432 | 0.32% |
| Jain | 5,993 | 0.56% |
| Sikh | 231 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 79 | 0.01% |
| Others/not stated | 3,346 | 0.31% |
Urban & Rural, Literacy, Sex Ratio & Child Stats (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0-6) | Avg Literacy |
| Urban |
379,309 |
189,562 |
189,747 |
1001 |
950 |
45,092 |
80.94% |
| Rural |
685,261 |
347,585 |
337,676 |
971 |
946 |
87,350 |
71.86% |
Literacy Rate (2011, By Gender, Area, Religion)
| Category | Average | Male | Female |
| Total Pop. | 75.12% | 84.66% | 65.44% |
| Urban | 80.94% | 88.01% | 73.92% |
| Rural | 71.86% | 82.83% | 60.62% |
| Hindu | 75.07% | 84.76% | 65.24% |
| Muslim | 74.23% | 83.29% | 65.11% |
| Jain | 91.56% | 95.5% | 87.45% |
| Christian | 90.83% | 93.69% | 88.21% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 174,196 (16.36%), Sex Ratio: 986
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 61,654 (5.79%), Sex Ratio: 991
- Child Population (0-6): 132,442 (12.44%), Sex Ratio: 947
Sex Ratio by Area/Religion (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 982 |
| Urban | 1001 |
| Rural | 971 |
| Hindu | 981 |
| Muslim | 990 |
| Jain | 956 |
| Christian | 1077 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Kannada: 85.32%
- Urdu: 8.37%
- Lambadi: 3.06%
Workforce & Households (2011)
- Total Workers: 495,722 (46.57% of pop.)
- Male Workers: 310,412
- Female Workers: 185,310
- Total Households: 219,096
- Houseless Population: 1,528 (377 families)
City, Taluk, Village/Subdistrict List
- Number of towns: 9
- Number of villages: 337
- Main taluks: Gadag, Gajendragad, Ron, Shirhatti, Nargund, Lakshmeshwar, Mundargi
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Gadag |
| Mundargi |
| Nargund |
| Ron |
| Shirhatti |
| Gajendragad |
| Lakshmeshwar |
| City | Population | Male | Female |
|---|
| Gadag-Betigeri (Municipal Council) | 172,612 | 85,920 | 86,692 |
Historic, Economy, Tourism, Geography, Culture
- Formed in 1997, split from Dharwad; borders Bagalkot, Koppal, Vijayanagara, Haveri, Dharwad, Belgaum
- Monuments: Western Chalukya temples (Veeranarayana, Trikuteshwara complex, Lakkundi, Dambal, Sudi, Naregal, Lakshmeshwara, Gajendragad)
- Major hills: Gadag, Gajendragad, Nargund fort
- Major temples: Jain temples (Naregal), Mahavira, Parvati Parameshwara, Someshwara; annual festivals
- Wildlife: Magadi & Kappatagudda bird sanctuaries
- Education: Medical, engineering, law, degree colleges in Gadag, Nagavi, Hulkoti
- Economy: wind power, agriculture, cooperative movement
- Notable personalities: Kumara Vyasa (poet), Chamarasa, Bhimsen Joshi (singer), Chennaveera Kanavi, Sunil Joshi (cricketer), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Gadag’s population (2011/2025/2036)?
A: 2011: 1,064,570; 2025: 1,191,430; 2036: 1,248,832
- Q: Urban/rural split?
A: Urban: 35.63%; Rural: 64.37%
- Q: Religion/SC/ST/sex ratio data?
A: Hindu: 85.27%; Muslim: 13.5%; SC: 16.36%; ST: 5.79%; Sex Ratio: 982; Urban: 1001; Rural: 971
- Q: Key city/taluk/village data?
A: Gadag-Betigeri MC 172,612 pop.; 9 towns, 337 villages; main taluks listed above
- Q: Literacy rate?
A: 75.12% overall; urban: 80.94%; rural: 71.86%; male: 84.66%; female: 65.44%
- Q: Major languages?
A: Kannada (85.32%), Urdu (8.37%), Lambadi (3.06%)
- Q: Workforce/household stats?
A: 495,722 workers (46.57%); 219,096 households; 1,528 houseless
- Q: Economy, culture, tourism points?
A: Agriculture, wind power, Chalukya temples, Magadi/Kappatagudda sanctuary; famous personalities listed
- Q: Education note?
A: Med/eng/law/degree colleges in Gadag, Hulkoti, Nagavi etc.; strong co-op movement
- Q: Notable people?
A: Kumara Vyasa, Bhimsen Joshi, Chamarasa, Chennaveera Kanavi, Sunil Joshi, Panchakshara Gawai, etc.