Mandya District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Density
Quick Overview of Mandya District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Mandya
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 4,962 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,840,000 (18.42 lakh)
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,850,000 (18.53 lakh)
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,850,000 (18.54 lakh)
- 2036 Projected Population: 2,118,322 (21.18 lakh)
- 2011 Census Population: 1,805,769
- Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 2.38%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 995 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 939 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 364 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 17.08% (308,362)
- Rural Population (2011): 82.92% (1,497,407)
- Total Households (2011): 428,625
Historic Population (1901 – 2011)
| Census Year | Population | Growth Rate | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 482,581 | — | 237,000 | 245,000 |
| 1911 | 504,157 | +4.47% | 249,000 | 256,000 |
| 1921 | 542,421 | +7.59% | 271,000 | 271,000 |
| 1931 | 581,836 | +7.27% | 292,000 | 290,000 |
| 1941 | 634,727 | +9.09% | 320,000 | 314,000 |
| 1951 | 716,583 | +12.89% | 360,000 | 357,000 |
| 1961 | 899,210 | +25.49% | 457,000 | 442,000 |
| 1971 | 1,154,374 | +28.38% | 589,000 | 565,000 |
| 1981 | 1,418,109 | +22.85% | 724,000 | 694,000 |
| 1991 | 1,644,374 | +15.96% | 838,000 | 807,000 |
| 2001 | 1,763,705 | +7.26% | 888,034 | 875,671 |
| 2011 | 1,805,769 | +2.38% | 905,085 | 900,684 |
Population Projections to 2036
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,850,000 | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,850,000 | 12.53% | 0.61% ↑ |
| 2027 | 1,850,000 | 13.07% | 0.54% ↑ |
| 2028 | 1,850,000 | 13.62% | 0.55% ↑ |
| 2029 | 1,850,000 | 14.17% | 0.55% ↑ |
| 2036 | 2,118,322 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,712,695 | 94.85% |
| Muslim | 77,801 | 4.31% |
| Christian | 8,506 | 0.47% |
| Jain | 3,607 | 0.20% |
| Sikh | 322 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 299 | 0.02% |
| Others/not stated | 2,648 | 0.14% |
Urban & Rural Population (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0-6) | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 308,362 | 153,842 | 154,520 | 1004 | 944 | 31,627 | 83.24% |
| Rural | 1,497,407 | 751,243 | 746,164 | 993 | 938 | 141,058 | 67.78% |
Literacy Rate (2011, by Gender/Area/Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.40% | 78.27% | 62.54% |
| Urban Area | 83.24% | 87.78% | 78.75% |
| Rural Area | 67.78% | 76.34% | 59.21% |
| Hindu | 69.67% | 77.87% | 61.46% |
| Muslim | 83.81% | 84.9% | 82.72% |
| Christian | 87.98% | 90.28% | 86.04% |
| Jain | 95.4% | 97.38% | 93.38% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 265,294 (14.69%), Sex Ratio: 1015
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 22,402 (1.24%), Sex Ratio: 981
- Child Population (0-6): 172,685 (9.56%)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 939 girls/1000 boys
Administrative Divisions (Taluks/Subdistricts)
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Mandya |
| Maddur |
| Malavalli |
| Krishnarajpet |
| Pandavapura |
| Nagamangala |
| Shrirangapattana |
- Total Number of Towns: 9
- Total Number of Villages: 1,477
Major Cities List
| City | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandya (Municipal Council) | 137,358 | 68,662 | 68,696 |
Language Spoken (2011)
- Kannada: 91.92%
- Urdu: 4.24%
- Tamil: 1.34%
- Telugu: 1.30%
Households, Density & Workforce
- Total Households: 428,625
- Population Density: 364 persons/sq.km
- Total Workers: 871,408 (48.26%)
- Male Workers: 575,203
- Female Workers: 296,205
- Houseless Families (2011): 634; Houseless Population: 2,602 (~0.14%)
Geography, Rivers, Economy, Agriculture
- Geography: Located between 12°13' to 13°04' N and 76°19' to 77°20' E, bordered by Mysore, Tumkur, Chamrajnagar, Hassan, Ramanagara districts
- Rivers: Kaveri (Cauvery), Hemavathi, Shimsha, Lokapavani, Veeravaishnavi
- Agriculture: Paddy, sugarcane, jowar, maize, cotton, banana, ragi, coconut, pulses, vegetables
- Industry: Small-scale/agriculture-based, sugar mills
- Road Network: NH-275, NH 948, NH-150A, 73 km National Highways, 467 km State Highways, 2,968 km major district roads
- Railways: Mandya, Maddur, Pandavapura, Srirangapatna, BG Nagar stations
Notable People & Places
- Ambareesh, Jayalalithaa, S M Krishna, K.S.L. Swamy, Triveni, Mandya Ramesh, Jayalakshmi Seethapura, Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar, H.L. Nagegowda, Ramya, B.S.Yediyurappa, etc.
- Villages: Madla, Basavalinganadoddy, KM Doddi, Valalekattekoppal, Maranachakanahalli, Sathanur, Ganadalu
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Mandya's current population (2025 projection)?
A: About 1,850,000 (18.53 lakh) - Q: What was Mandya's sex ratio in 2011?
A: 995 females/1000 males - Q: How is Mandya population split urban/rural?
A: Urban: 17.08%; Rural: 82.92% - Q: What is Mandya's literacy rate?
A: 70.40% overall, 78.27% male, 62.54% female - Q: SC/ST counts and ratio?
A: SC: 14.69%; ST: 1.24% - Q: Which languages are most spoken?
A: Kannada (91.92%), Urdu (4.24%), Tamil, Telugu - Q: Main city/town?
A: Mandya MC (137,358, 2011) - Q: Workforce in Mandya?
A: 871,408 workers (48.26%) - Q: Main rivers and crops?
A: Kaveri/Hemavathi/Shimsha; paddy, sugarcane, maize, cotton