Kodagu District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka

Kodagu District Karnataka Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data

Quick Overview of Kodagu District Census 2021 & Projections

• District Name: Kodagu (Coorg)
• State: Karnataka
• Area: 4,102 sq.km
• 2021 Projected Population: 559,600
• 2025 Projected Population: 620,599
• 2026 Projected Population: 623,973
• 2036 Projected Population: 650,499
• 2011 Census Population: 554,519
• Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 1.09%
• Sex Ratio (2011): 1,019 females/1000 males
• Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 978 girls/1000 boys
• Density (2011): 135 persons/sq.km
• Urban Population (2011): 14.61% (80,988)
• Rural Population (2011): 85.39% (473,531)
• Total Households (2011): 142,716

Historic Population (1901–2011) & Decadal Growth

Year	Population	Growth %	Male	Female
1901	180,607	—	100,000	80,607
1911	174,976	-3.12%	97,280	77,696
1921	163,838	-6.37%	89,500	74,338
1931	163,327	-0.31%	90,580	72,747
1941	168,726	+3.31%	92,350	76,376
1951	229,405	+35.96%	125,000	104,000
1961	322,829	+40.72%	173,000	149,000
1971	378,291	+17.19%	198,000	180,000
1981	461,888	+22.10%	239,000	223,000
1991	488,455	+5.75%	247,000	242,000
2001	548,561	+12.31%	274,831	273,730
2011	554,519	+1.09%	274,608	279,911

Population Projections Up to 2036

Year	Projected Population	Total Growth Since 2011	Annual Growth
2025	620,599	11.92%	↑
2026	623,973	12.53%	0.61% ↑
2027	627,023	13.07%	0.54% ↑
2028	630,072	13.62%	0.55% ↑
2029	633,122	14.17%	0.55% ↑
2036	650,499	17.31%	0.42% ↑

Religion-Wise Population (2011)

Religion	Population	Percent
Hindu	448,986	80.97%
Muslim	87,274	15.74%
Christian	17,130	3.09%
Jain	250	0.05%
Sikh	139	0.03%
Buddhist	126	0.02%
Other/not stated	614	0.11%

Urban/Rural/SC/ST, Sex Ratio, Literacy, Child Population (2011)

Area	Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio	Child (0-6)	Avg Literacy
Urban	80,988	40,447	40,541	1002	974	7,952	91.48%
Rural	473,531	234,161	239,370	1022	978	46,781	81.09%
SC	73,584	35,759	37,825	1058	-	-	-
ST	58,054	28,510	29,544	1037	-	-	-

Literacy Rate (2011, by Gender/Area/Religion)

Category	Average Literacy	Male Literacy	Female Literacy
Total	82.61%	87.19%	78.14%
Urban	91.48%	94.41%	88.58%
Rural	81.09%	85.94%	76.37%
Hindu	81.55%	86.18%	77.05%
Muslim	86.51%	91.1%	81.91%
Christian	90.87%	93.86%	88%

Sex Ratio by Category/Area/Religion (2011)

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1,019
Urban	1,003
Rural	1,023
Hindu	1,026
Muslim	991
Christian	1,028

Languages Spoken (2011)

• Kannada: 30.91%
• Malayalam: 20.83%
• Kodava: 14.86%
• Tulu: 8.92%
• Are: 5.81%
• Yerava: 4.66%
• Tamil: 4.23%
• Urdu: 2.95%
• Kurumba: 1.74%
• Telugu: 1.55%
• Konkani: 1.16%

Workforce & Households

• Total Workers: 278,938 (~50.3%)
• Male Workers: 172,100
• Female Workers: 106,838
• Total Households: 142,716
• Houseless Population (2011): 1,629 (421 families)

City, Village, Taluk/Subdistrict List

• Number of towns: 5
• Number of villages: 296
• Main taluks: Madikeri, Virajpet, Somwarpet

Taluk Name
Madikeri
Somwarpet
Virajpet

Geography, Rainfall, Economy, History, Tourism

• Western Ghats, area: 4,102 km²; highest peak Tadiandamol (1,750m). Rivers: Kaveri, Harangi, Lakshmana Tirtha, Barapole
• Very high rainfall: 2,500–4,500 mm typically, >3,000mm most years, wettest zone in Karnataka
• Forests/National parks: Pushpagiri, Talakaveri, Brahmagiri sanctuaries; Nagarahole National Park; SAI Sanctuary
• Major crops: paddy, coffee (largest in India, 33% national share), pepper, cardamom, oranges, honey, rubber, cocoa, tea, ginger
• History: Home to Kodava people, ancient Sangam-era and Haleri dynasty, British colonial hill station, merged into Karnataka in 1956
• Main languages: Kodava, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu, Are, Yerava, Tamil, Urdu, Kurumba, Telugu, Konkani
• Tourist sites: Madikeri (Raja’s Seat, Fort, Omkareshwara Temple), Talakaveri, Abbey & Mallalli Falls, Bhagamandala, Tibetan Golden Temple, Dubare Elephant Camp, Nagarahole, Iruppu & Chelavara Falls, Mandalapatti
• Famous for warriors, freedom fighters, military officers. Notable people: Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, Gen. Thimayya, Prema Cariappa, Daisy Bopanna, Rashmika Mandanna, B.N. Bopanna, Nidhi Subbaiah

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What is Kodagu’s population (2011/2021/2025/2036)?
  A: 2011: 554,519; 2021: 559,600; 2025: 620,599; 2036: 650,499
• Q: Religion/caste/SC-ST/sex ratio data?
  A: Hindu: 80.97%; Muslim: 15.74%; SC: 13.27%; ST: 10.47%; sex ratio: 1,019
• Q: Urban/rural split?
  A: Urban: 14.61%; Rural: 85.39%
• Q: What is literacy rate?
  A: Overall: 82.61%; male: 87.19%; female: 78.14%; urban: 91.48%; rural: 81.09%
• Q: Main languages spoken?
  A: Kannada (31%), Malayalam (21%), Kodava (15%), Tulu (9%), Are, Yerava, Tamil, Urdu
• Q: Major taluks/towns/villages?
  A: Madikeri, Somwarpet, Virajpet; 5 towns, 296 villages
• Q: What’s special about Kodagu’s culture/history?
  A: Kodava people/warrior clan; unique cuisine/festivals; tea/coffee/orange/honey; freedom fighters; Sangam to British hill history
• Q: Workforce & household stats?
  A: 278,938 workers (50.3%); 1.43 lakh households; 1,629 houseless
• Q: Geography/tourism?
  A: Western Ghats, rivers, wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls, Coorg hill tourism, temples, hiking, monsoon
• Q: Notable people?
  A: Cariappa, Thimayya, Rashmika Mandanna, Daisy Bopanna, Rohan Bopanna, many armed forces/sports