Gulbarga District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Density
Quick Overview of Gulbarga (Kalaburagi) District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 10,954 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 2,950,000
- 2025 Projected Population: 3,080,000
- 2026 Projected Population: 3,100,000
- 2036 Projected Population: 3,011,520
- 2011 Census Population: 2,566,326
- Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 17.94%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 971 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 943 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 234 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 32.56% (835,551)
- Rural Population (2011): 67.44% (1,730,775)
- Total Households (2011): 471,601
Historic Population (1901–2011) & Future Projections to 2036
| Census Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 586,760 | - | 297,000 | 290,000 |
| 1911 | 640,851 | +9.22% | 324,000 | 316,000 |
| 1921 | 589,958 | -7.94% | 299,000 | 291,000 |
| 1931 | 658,151 | +11.56% | 334,000 | 324,000 |
| 1941 | 704,139 | +6.99% | 359,000 | 345,000 |
| 1951 | 806,394 | +14.52% | 407,000 | 399,000 |
| 1961 | 963,619 | +19.50% | 487,000 | 477,000 |
| 1971 | 1,208,007 | +25.36% | 613,000 | 595,000 |
| 1981 | 1,442,258 | +19.39% | 731,000 | 712,000 |
| 1991 | 1,786,138 | +23.84% | 914,000 | 872,000 |
| 2001 | 2,174,742 | +21.76% | 1,110,442 | 1,064,200 |
| 2011 | 2,566,326 | +18.01% | 1,301,755 | 1,264,571 |
Population Projections (2025–2036)
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,950,000 | 11.92% | — |
| 2025 | 3,080,000 | 20% | — |
| 2026 | 3,100,000 | — | 0.61% |
| 2030 | 3,160,000 | — | 0.55% |
| 2036 | 3,011,520 | 17.31% | 0.42% |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,011,014 | 78.36% |
| Muslim | 513,125 | 19.99% |
| Christian | 8,344 | 0.33% |
| Buddhist | 9,589 | 0.37% |
| Jain | 4,865 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 826 | 0.03% |
| Other/Not Stated | 18,233 | 0.71% |
Language Spoken (2011)
- Kannada: 65.70%
- Urdu: 18.15%
- Lambadi: 7.09%
- Telugu: 4.08%
- Marathi: 2.47%
- Hindi: 2.05%
Urban & Rural Population, Sex Ratio & Child (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0-6) | Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 835,551 | 424,611 | 410,940 | 968 | 940 | 110,400 | 78.61% |
| Rural | 1,730,775 | 877,144 | 853,631 | 973 | 944 | 254,972 | 58.09% |
Literacy Rate (2011 & by Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.85% | 74.38% | 55.09% |
| Urban | 78.61% | 85.12% | 71.91% |
| Rural | 58.09% | 69.08% | 46.86% |
| Hindu | 63.34% | 73.62% | 52.81% |
| Muslim | 70.08% | 76.72% | 63.22% |
| Buddhist | 63.52% | 73.78% | 52.77% |
| Religion Not Stated | 74.93% | 84.48% | 66.81% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- SC: 648,782 (25.28%) - Sex Ratio: 966
- ST: 65,259 (2.54%) - Sex Ratio: 988
- Child Population (0-6): 365,372 (14.24%)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 943 girls/1000 boys
Households, Density & Workforce
- Total Number of Households: 471,601
- Population Density (2011): 234 persons/sq.km
- Total Workers: 1,087,028 (42.36%)
- Male Workers: 680,001
- Female Workers: 407,027
- Houseless Families (2011): 841 (Population: 3,118)
Taluks/Subdistricts List
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Kalaburagi |
| Aland |
| Afzalpur |
| Jevargi |
| Sedam |
| Shahabad |
| Kalgi |
| Kamalapur |
| Chitapur |
| Chincholi |
| Yedrami |
City List & Major Urban Agglomerations
| Urban Area | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulbarga UA | 543,147 | 276,552 | 266,595 |
| Gulbarga Municipal Corporation | 533,587 | 271,660 | 261,927 |
- Total Towns: 11
- Total Villages: 918
Socio-Economic Highlights
- Backward Regions Grant Fund recipient
- Economy: Key crops—Tur Dal (GI tag 2019), jowar, groundnut, paddy
- Industries: Agriculture, educational institutions, granite, cement, bricks
- Historic sites: Kalaburagi Fort, Jama Masjid, Haft Gumbaz tombs, Sannati Buddhist stupa
- Tourism: Sannati, Manyakheta, Kalaburagi Fort, rivers Bhima & Kagina
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is projected population of Gulbarga in 2025?
A: Approximately 3,080,000 - Q: Gulbarga sex ratio (2011)?
A: 971 females/1000 males - Q: What is Gulbarga's population density?
A: 234 persons/sq.km - Q: Major religions in Gulbarga?
A: Hindu (78.36%), Muslim (19.99%), Buddhist (0.37%), Christian (0.33%) - Q: Literacy rate Kalaburagi?
A: 64.85% overall; 74.38% male; 55.09% female - Q: Main languages spoken?
A: Kannada, Urdu, Lambadi, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi - Q: SC/ST count and ratio?
A: SC: 25.28%; ST: 2.54% of population - Q: Cities/towns/villages in Gulbarga?
A: 11 towns, 918 villages - Q: Gulbarga famous for?
A: Tur Dal (GI tag), history, fort, educational hub, rivers, religio-cultural mix