Hassan District of Karnataka spread over 6814 sq.km had a population of 1.82 million in 2021 which is expected to reach 2.08 million by 2036. The population has grown (at) a rate of 3.18% during 2001-2011. The sex ratio in 2011 was 1011 females per 1000 males, and the child sex ratio was 973. About 21% of the population is residing in urban areas, and the remaining 79% are in rural areas which are inhabited by nearly 433,000 households.
Quick Overview of Hassan District Census 20
21 & Projections
- District Name: Hassan
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 6,814 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,820,000 (18.2 lakhs)
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,830,000 (18.38 lakhs)
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,840,000 (18.4 lakhs)
- 2036 Projected Population: 2,083,894 (20.84 lakhs)
- 2011 Census Population: 1,776,421
- Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 3.18%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1011 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 973 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 261 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 21.21% (376,763)
- Rural Population (2011): 78.79% (1,399,658)
- Total Households (2011): 433,453
Historic Population (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 568,919 | – | 283,000 | 286,000 |
| 1911 | 578,097 | +1.6% | 286,000 | 292,000 |
| 1921 | 581,750 | +0.1% | 291,000 | 291,000 |
| 1931 | 596,937 | +2.6% | 301,000 | 296,000 |
| 1941 | 627,718 | +5.2% | 318,000 | 310,000 |
| 1951 | 715,135 | +13.9% | 363,000 | 352,000 |
| 1961 | 895,847 | +25.3% | 455,000 | 441,000 |
| 1971 | 1,102,370 | +23.1% | 558,000 | 544,000 |
| 1981 | 1,357,014 | +23.1% | 683,000 | 674,000 |
| 1991 | 1,569,684 | +15.7% | 785,000 | 785,000 |
| 2001 | 1,721,669 | +9.7% | 859,086 | 862,583 |
| 2011 | 1,776,421 | +3.18% | 883,667 | 892,754 |
Annual Population Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,830,000 | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,840,000 | 12.53% | 0.61%↑ |
| 2027 | 1,840,000 | 13.07% | 0.54%↑ |
| 2028 | 1,840,000 | 13.62% | 0.55%↑ |
| 2036 | 2,083,894 | 17.31% | 0.42%↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
| Hindu | 1,630,814 | 91.80% |
| Muslim | 120,011 | 6.76% |
| Christian | 15,611 | 0.88% |
| Jain | 5,820 | 0.33% |
| Buddhist | 623 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 289 | 0.02% |
| Others/not stated | 3,253 | 0.18% |
Urban & Rural Population (2011 Split)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0-6) | Lit. Rate |
| Urban |
376,763 |
188,084 |
188,679 |
1004 |
957 |
37,600 |
88.36% |
| Rural |
1,399,658 |
695,583 |
704,075 |
1012 |
977 |
128,037 |
72.79% |
Literacy Rate (2011, by Religion/Area/Gender)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|
| Total Population | 76.07% | 83.64% | 68.60% |
| Urban Area | 88.36% | 91.94% | 84.81% |
| Rural Area | 72.79% | 81.41% | 64.29% |
| Hindu | 75.24% | 83.29% | 67.31% |
| Muslim | 85.55% | 87.17% | 83.93% |
| Christian | 85.50% | 89.09% | 82.18% |
| Jain | 94.41% | 96.99% | 91.76% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 345,031 (19.42%) – Sex Ratio: 1,031
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 32,329 (1.82%) – Sex Ratio: 1,023
- Child Population (0-6): 165,637 (9.32%)
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 973 girls/1000 boys
- SC male: 169,961; SC female: 175,070
- ST male: 15,986; ST female: 16,343
Sex Ratio by Religion, Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 1011 |
| Urban | 1004 |
| Rural | 1012 |
| Hindu | 1011 |
| Muslim | 995 |
| Christian | 1073 |
| Jain | 985 |
City, Town, Village & Taluk List
- Total Towns: 11
- Total Villages: 2,574
- Main Taluks/Subdistricts: Alur, Arkalgud, Arsikere, Belur, Channarayapatna, Hassan, Holenarasipura, Sakleshpur
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Alur |
| Arkalgud |
| Arsikere |
| Belur |
| Channarayapatna |
| Hassan |
| Holenarasipura |
| Sakleshpur |
| City | Population | Male | Female |
| Hassan (Municipal Council) |
133,436 |
66,108 |
67,328 |
| Hassan (Urban Agglomeration) |
173,008 |
86,133 |
86,875 |
Language Spoken (2011)
- Kannada: 87.04%
- Urdu: 6.16%
- Telugu: 1.96%
- Tulu: 1.22%
- Tamil: 0.91%
Households, Density & Workforce
- Total Households: 433,453
- Population Density: 261 persons/sq.km
- Total Workers: 903,580 (50.87%)
- Male Workers: 560,452
- Female Workers: 343,128
- Houseless Families: 572; Houseless Population: 1,974 (~0.11%)
Notable People
- H. D. Deve Gowda, PM; Javagal Srinath, cricketer; S.L. Bhyrappa, writer; Yash, actor; H.D. Kumaraswamy, CM; HD Revanna, MP; G.R. Gopinath, Air Deccan; Nanditha, singer; many other writers, actors, politicians, scientists, music legends, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Hassan's population (2025 projection)?
A: 1,830,000 (18.38 lakhs)
- Q: What was Hassan's sex ratio in 2011?
A: 1011 females/1000 males
- Q: How is Hassan urban/rural split?
A: Urban: 21.21%; Rural: 78.79%
- Q: What is literacy rate Hassan?
A: 76.07% overall; 83.64% male; 68.60% female
- Q: What are SC/ST counts in Hassan?
A: SC: 19.42%; ST: 1.82%
- Q: Which languages most spoken?
A: Kannada (87.04%), Urdu (6.16%), Telugu, Tulu, Tamil
- Q: Major cities/taluks?
A: Hassan, Arsikere, Channarayapatna, Belur, Holenarasipura, Sakleshpur, Alur, Arkalgud
- Q: Main crops/farming/forecast?
A: Ragi, coconut, paddy, sugarcane, coffee, black pepper
- Q: Notable places?
A: Belur, Halebidu, Shravanabelagola, Hasanamba, Bisle, Sakleshpur, etc.