Karnataka's Kolar district has an area of 3,979 sq.km and a population of 1.67 million that is projected to reach 1.802 million by 2036. The growth rate between 2001 and 2011 was 10.77%. In 2011, the sex ratio stood at 979 females per 1000 males and the urban population accounted for 31%. Population density was 386 persons per sq.km, with the majority living in rural areas.
Quick Overview of Kolar District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Kolar
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 3,979 sq.km (post-bifurcation)
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,670,000 (16.7 lakh)
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,710,000 (17.19 lakh)
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,720,000 (17.28 lakh)
- 2036 Projected Population: 1,802,330 (18.02 lakh)
- 2011 Census Population: 1,536,401
- Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 10.77%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 979 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 962 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 386 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 31.25% (480,073)
- Rural Population (2011): 68.75% (1,056,328)
- Total Households (2011): 333,348
Historic Population & Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 392,651 | – | – | 201,000 | 192,000 |
| 1911 | 429,193 | 36,542 | 9.30% | 219,000 | 210,000 |
| 1921 | 436,066 | 6,873 | 1.6% | 223,000 | 213,000 |
| 1931 | 469,811 | 33,745 | 7.74% | 240,000 | 230,000 |
| 1941 | 555,545 | 85,734 | 18.25% | 285,000 | 271,000 |
| 1951 | 650,807 | 95,262 | 17.15% | 327,000 | 323,000 |
| 1961 | 721,822 | 71,015 | 10.91% | 365,000 | 357,000 |
| 1971 | 826,563 | 104,741 | 14.51% | 420,000 | 406,000 |
| 1981 | 1,044,394 | 217,831 | 26.35% | 528,000 | 516,000 |
| 1991 | 1,211,858 | 167,464 | 16.03% | 614,000 | 597,000 |
| 2001 | 1,387,062 | 175,204 | 14.46% | 702,000 | 685,000 |
| 2011 | 1,536,401 | 149,339 | 10.77% | 776,396 | 760,005 |
Population Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,710,000 | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,720,000 | 12.53% | 0.61% ↑ |
| 2027 | 1,730,000 | 13.07% | 0.54% ↑ |
| 2028 | 1,740,000 | 13.62% | 0.55% ↑ |
| 2029 | 1,740,000 | 14.17% | 0.55% ↑ |
| 2036 | 1,802,330 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percent |
| Hindu | 1,305,431 | 84.97% |
| Muslim | 199,873 | 13.01% |
| Christian | 26,722 | 1.74% |
| Jain | 2,494 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 1,386 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 253 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 150 | 0.01% |
| Other religions | 92 | 0.01% |
Urban & Rural Population (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0-6) | Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
480,073 |
240,965 |
239,108 |
992 |
979 |
54,192 |
86.13% |
| Rural |
1,056,328 |
535,431 |
520,897 |
973 |
955 |
116,231 |
69.08% |
Literacy Rate (2011, by Gender, Area, Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total | 74.39% | 81.81% | 66.84% |
| Urban | 86.13% | 90.05% | 82.18% |
| Rural | 69.08% | 78.11% | 59.82% |
| Hindu | 73.27% | 81.43% | 64.97% |
| Muslim | 78.97% | 82.26% | 75.55% |
| Christian | 93.51% | 95.85% | 91.36% |
| Jain | 95.62% | 97.76% | 93.31% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 465,867 (30.32%); Sex Ratio: 1,004
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 78,875 (5.13%); Sex Ratio: 973
- Child Population (0-6): 170,423 (11.09%)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 962 girls/1000 boys
Sex Ratio by Category/Religion/Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban | 993 |
| Rural | 973 |
| Hindu | 980 |
| Muslim | 963 |
| Christian | 1084 |
| Jain | 925 |
Language Spoken (2011)
- Kannada: 51.51%
- Telugu: 22.67%
- Urdu: 12.88%
- Tamil: 10.99%
Workforce & Households
- Total Workers: 717,872 (46.72%)
- Male Workers: 454,048
- Female Workers: 263,824
- Total Households: 333,348
- Houseless Population: 947 (306 families)
City, Village, Taluk/Subdistrict List
- Total Number of Towns: 7
- Total Number of Villages: 1,797
- Main Taluks: Bangarapet, Kolar, Malur, Mulbagal, Srinivaspur, Kolar Gold Fields
| City/Town | Population | Male | Female |
|---|
| Robertson Pet (Municipal Council) | 143,233 | 70,891 | 72,342 |
| Kolar (Municipal Council) | 138,462 | 69,910 | 68,552 |
Historic, Geography, Economy, Cultural & Famous People Facts
- Historic rulers: Cholas, Gangas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara, Marathas, Hyder Ali, Mysore state, British
- Major crops: ragi, groundnut, silk, mango, paddy, tamarind, vegetables, coconut
- Geography: "Golden Land"—famous Kolar Gold Fields, plateau, bordered by Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
- Main rivers: Palar, Pinakini, Markanda, Chitravathi
- Tourism/culture: Kolaramma, Someshwara temples, Avani, Kolar Gold Fields, Kolar Karaga festival
- Media: Kolara Patrike, Kolaravani, Kannada Thilaka newspapers
- Notable people: Sir M. Visvesvaraya, D.V. Gundappa, K.C. Reddy, Masti Venkatesh Ayengar, N.R. Narayana Murthy, Soundarya, A.N. Prahlada Rao, B.K.S. Iyengar, K.H. Muniyappa
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Kolar's population (2011/2021/2025/2036)?
A: 2011: 1,536,401; 2021: 1,670,000; 2025: 1,710,000; 2036: 1,802,330
- Q: What is sex ratio?
A: 979 in 2011; child: 962; urban: 993; rural: 973
- Q: Urban/rural split?
A: Urban: 31.25%; Rural: 68.75%
- Q: SC/ST % and counts?
A: SC: 30.32% (465,867); ST: 5.13% (78,875)
- Q: Literacy rate?
A: 74.39% overall; urban: 86.13%; rural: 69.08%; male: 81.81%; female: 66.84%
- Q: Main languages?
A: Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Tamil
- Q: Cities/taluks?
A: Robertson Pet, Kolar, Bangarapet, Malur, Mulbagal, Srinivaspur, KGF
- Q: Main crops?
A: Ragi, groundnut, silk, mango, paddy, tamarind
- Q: Workforce/how many households?
A: 717,872 workers (46.72%); 333,348 households
- Q: Historic/cultural/famous facts?
A: Chola temples, KGF, Kolaramma, festivals, Sir M. Visvesvaraya, DVG, Narayana Murthy