Mysore District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Density
Quick Overview of Mysore District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Mysore (Mysuru)
- State: Karnataka
- District Area: 6,307 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 3,340,000
- 2025 Projected Population: 3,450,000
- 2011 Census Population: 3,001,127
- Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 13.63%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 985 females / 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 961 girls / 1000 boys
- Density (2011): 476 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 41.5% (1,245,413)
- Rural Population (2011): 58.5% (1,755,714)
Historic Population (1901-2025)
| Census Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 589,987 | --- | 294,000 | 296,000 |
| 1911 | 608,961 | +3.22% | 303,000 | 305,000 |
| 1921 | 624,889 | +2.62% | 314,000 | 311,000 |
| 1931 | 678,700 | +8.61% | 343,000 | 335,000 |
| 1941 | 788,657 | +16.20% | 402,000 | 386,000 |
| 1951 | 975,193 | +23.65% | 496,000 | 479,000 |
| 1961 | 1,137,640 | +16.65% | 586,000 | 552,000 |
| 1971 | 1,460,736 | +28.40% | 754,000 | 706,000 |
| 1981 | 1,827,702 | +25.12% | 938,000 | 890,000 |
| 1991 | 2,281,653 | +24.83% | 1,168,000 | 1,113,000 |
| 2001 | 2,641,027 | +15.75% | 1,345,000 | 1,296,000 |
| 2011 | 3,001,127 | +13.63% | 1,511,600 | 1,489,527 |
| 2025 projected | 3,450,000 | ~11.92% | 1,693,000 | 1,757,000 |
Population Projection up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,358,757 | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3,377,019 | 12.53% | 0.61% ↑ |
| 2027 | 3,393,524 | 13.07% | 0.54% ↑ |
| 2028 | 3,410,028 | 13.62% | 0.55% ↑ |
| 2029 | 3,426,533 | 14.17% | 0.55% ↑ |
| 2030 | 3,443,037 | 14.72% | 0.55% ↑ |
| 2031 | 3,457,295 | 15.20% | 0.48% ↑ |
| 2036 | 3,520,579 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,631,985 | 87.70% |
| Muslim | 290,549 | 9.68% |
| Christian | 39,361 | 1.31% |
| Buddhist | 16,194 | 0.54% |
| Jain | 14,419 | 0.48% |
| Sikh | 1,255 | 0.04% |
| Other/Not Stated | 7,364 | 0.25% |
Language Spoken (2011)
- Kannada: 80.81%
- Urdu: 9.27%
- Telugu: 2.91%
- Tamil: 2.22%
- Marathi: 1.12%
- Hindi: 0.92%
Urban & Rural Population (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 1,245,413 | 624,100 | 621,313 | 996 | 959 | 86.09% |
| Rural | 1,755,714 | 887,500 | 868,214 | 978 | 963 | 63.29% |
Literacy Rate (2011 & by Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.79% | 78.46% | 67.06% |
| Urban Area | 86.09% | 89.50% | 82.67% |
| Rural Area | 63.29% | 70.64% | 55.78% |
| Hindu | 71.06% | 77.31% | 64.76% |
| Muslim | 84.21% | 84.99% | 83.43% |
| Christian | 91.68% | 93.30% | 90.25% |
| Buddhist | 88.44% | 93.27% | 77.80% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- SC: 536,643 (17.88%) - Sex Ratio: 993
- ST: 334,547 (11.15%) - Sex Ratio: 1007
- Child Population (0-6): 305,561 (10.18%)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 961 girls per 1000 boys
Households, Density & Workforce
- Total Households: 700,968
- Population Density: 476 persons/sq.km
- Total Workers: 1,314,268 (43.79% of population)
- Male Workers: 921,803
- Female Workers: 392,465
Taluks/Subdistricts
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Piriyapatna |
| Hunsur |
| Krishnarajanagara |
| Mysore |
| Heggadadevankote |
| Nanjangud |
| Saragur |
| Tirumakudalu Narasipura |
| Saligrama |
City List & Major Urban Areas
| Area | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mysore UA | 990,900 | 497,138 | 493,762 |
| Mysore Municipal Corporation | 893,062 | 446,676 | 446,386 |
Villages & Towns
- Total Number of Towns: 19
- Total Number of Villages: 1,336
- Inhabited Villages: 1,308
- Non-Inhabited Villages: 28
Socio-Economic and Industrial Facts
- Principal crops: cotton, grams, groundnut, jowar, maize, ragi, rice, sugarcane, sunflower, tur
- Banana, mango, papaya, sapota key fruits grown
- Major industries: JK Tyres, Automotive Axles, KSIC Silk, TVS Motors, Nestle India, Bacardi, Jubilant Life Sciences, IT companies (Infosys, Wipro, Aris Global, Larsen & Toubro, etc.)
- Tourism: Palace, parks, temples, museums, national parks, wildlife
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the projected population of Mysore in 2025?
A: Approx. 3.45 million (34.5 lakh) - Q: What was Mysore's sex ratio in 2011?
A: 985 females per 1000 males - Q: What is Mysore's density of population?
A: 476 persons/sq.km - Q: Which are the main religions in Mysore?
A: Hindu (87.70%), Muslim (9.68%), Christian (1.31%), Buddhist (0.54%), Jain (0.48%) - Q: What is the literacy rate in Mysore?
A: 72.79% overall; 78.46% male; 67.06% female - Q: How many taluks are there in Mysore?
A: 9 main taluks - Q: How many SC/ST reside in Mysore?
A: SC: 17.88%; ST: 11.15% of district population - Q: How many villages and towns are in Mysore?
A: 1,336 villages, 19 towns - Q: Which languages are spoken in Mysore?
A: Kannada, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Hindi - Q: Who are the major industries in Mysore?
A: JK Tyres, Infosys, Wipro, TVS Motors, KSIC Silk, Nestle, Bacardi, Jubilant Life, etc.