Haveri district of Karnataka occupies an area of 4,823 sq.km with a population of 1.74 million estimated for 2021. It is expected to reach close to 1.87 million by 2036. Its growth rate was 11.02% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio at that time was 950 females per 1000 males and nearly one-fifth of the population was living in urban areas. Population density was 331 persons per sq.km and most of them were living in villages.
Quick Overview of Haveri District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Haveri
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 4,823 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,740,000
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,790,000
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,798,000
- 2036 Projected Population: 1,874,201
- 2011 Census Population: 1,597,668
- Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 11.02%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 950 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 946 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 331 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 22.25% (355,501)
- Rural Population (2011): 77.75% (1,242,167)
- Total Households (2011): 330,414
Historic Population (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Growth % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 473,218 | – | – | 240,000 | 233,000 |
| 1911 | 436,600 | -36,618 | -7.74% | 221,000 | 215,000 |
| 1921 | 414,028 | -22,572 | -5.17% | 213,000 | 201,000 |
| 1931 | 457,356 | 43,328 | +10.46% | 235,000 | 222,000 |
| 1941 | 491,410 | 34,054 | +7.45% | 253,000 | 239,000 |
| 1951 | 588,063 | 96,653 | +19.67% | 304,000 | 284,000 |
| 1961 | 734,775 | 146,712 | +24.95% | 379,000 | 356,000 |
| 1971 | 844,026 | 109,251 | +14.87% | 435,000 | 409,000 |
| 1981 | 1,052,989 | 208,963 | +24.76% | 544,000 | 509,000 |
| 1991 | 1,269,213 | 216,224 | +20.53% | 655,000 | 614,000 |
| 2001 | 1,439,116 | 169,903 | +13.39% | 740,469 | 698,647 |
| 2011 | 1,597,668 | 158,552 | +11.02% | 819,128 | 778,540 |
Population Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,790,000 | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,798,000 | 12.53% | 0.61% ↑ |
| 2027 | 1,806,000 | 13.07% | 0.54% ↑ |
| 2028 | 1,815,000 | 13.62% | 0.55% ↑ |
| 2029 | 1,824,000 | 14.17% | 0.55% ↑ |
| 2036 | 1,874,201 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percent |
| Hindu | 1,281,878 | 80.23% |
| Muslim | 297,927 | 18.65% |
| Jain | 9,834 | 0.62% |
| Religion not stated | 4,434 | 0.28% |
| Christian | 2,406 | 0.15% |
| Sikh | 419 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 68 | 0.00% |
| Others | 702 | 0.04% |
Urban & Rural Population (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0-6) | Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
355,501 |
180,678 |
174,823 |
968 |
921 |
43,307 |
83.39% |
| Rural |
1,242,167 |
638,450 |
603,717 |
946 |
953 |
152,010 |
75.69% |
Literacy Rate (2011, By Gender, Area, Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total | 77.40% | 84.00% | 70.46% |
| Urban | 83.39% | 87.39% | 79.29% |
| Rural | 75.69% | 83.05% | 67.89% |
| Hindu | 77.56% | 84.75% | 70.00% |
| Muslim | 76.17% | 80.28% | 71.85% |
| Jain | 87.95% | 92.58% | 82.92% |
| Religion not stated | 80.85% | 87.36% | 74.40% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 219,976 (13.77%), Sex Ratio: 961
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 141,380 (8.85%), Sex Ratio: 961
- Child Population (0-6): 195,317 (12.23%)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 946 girls/1000 boys
- SC male: 112,212; SC female: 107,764
- ST male: 72,109; ST female: 69,271
Sex Ratio by Category/Area/Religion (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 950 |
| Urban | 968 |
| Rural | 946 |
| Hindu | 950 |
| Muslim | 954 |
| Jain | 922 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
Workforce, Households
- Total Workforce: 730,066 (45.7%)
- Male Workers: 490,731
- Female Workers: 239,335
- Households: 330,414
- Houseless Population: 1,932 (413 families)
Languages (2011)
- Kannada (77.29%)
- Urdu (17.70%)
- Lambadi (2.84%)
City, Village, Taluk/Subdistrict List
- Total Number of Towns: 10
- Total Number of Villages: 703
- Main Taluks: Hangal, Haveri, Byadgi, Hirekerur, Ranibennur, Savanur, Shiggaon
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Hangal |
| Haveri |
| Byadgi |
| Hirekerur |
| Ranibennur |
| Savanur |
| Shiggaon |
| City | Population | Male | Female |
|---|
| Ranibennur (Municipal Council) | 106,406 | 54,040 | 52,366 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the population of Haveri (2025 projection)?
A: About 1,790,000 (17.92 lakh)
- Q: What was sex ratio in Haveri (2011)?
A: 950 females/1000 males, child: 946
- Q: How is the population split urban/rural?
A: Urban: 22.25%; Rural: 77.75%
- Q: What is literacy rate?
A: 77.40% overall; 84.00% male; 70.46% female
- Q: SC/ST breakdown?
A: SC: 13.77% (219,976), ST: 8.85% (141,380)
- Q: Major languages spoken?
A: Kannada (77.29%), Urdu (17.70%), Lambadi (2.84%)
- Q: Main city/town/taluks?
A: Ranebennur (106,406), Hangal, Haveri, Byadgi, Hirekerur, Savanur, Shiggaon
- Q: Workforce in Haveri?
A: 730,066 workers (45.7%)
- Q: Notable tourist places?
A: Mukteshwara, Siddhesvara, Galageshwara temples, Ranebennur sanctuary, Utsav Rock Garden, Heggeri Lake, etc.
- Q: Historical/writer/artist/poet personalities?
A: Kanakadasa, Sarvajna, Shishunala Sharif, Subbanna Ekkundi, Vinayaka Gokak, Sudha Murthy, etc.