Ramanagara district in Karnataka has an area of 3,516 sq.km with a population of 1.12 million in 2021, which is expected to reach more than 1.21 million by 2025. The growth rate for the period 2001-2011 was 5.05%. At that time, the sex ratio was 976 females per 1000 males and 25% of the population lived in urban areas. The district had a population density of 308 people per sq.km, mostly living in rural areas.
Quick Overview of Ramanagara District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Ramanagara (Bengaluru South from May 2025)
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 3,516 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,120,000 (11.20 lakhs)
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,211,649 (12.12 lakhs)
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,218,237
- 2036 Projected Population: 1,270,025
- 2011 Census Population: 1,082,636
- Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 5.05%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 976 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 962 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 308 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 24.73% (267,759)
- Rural Population (2011): 75.27% (814,877)
- Total Households (2011): 260,533
Historic Population & Growth (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 262,843 | — | 131,000 | 131,000 |
| 1911 | 288,219 | 9.65% | 144,000 | 144,000 |
| 1921 | 311,945 | 8.23% | 158,000 | 154,000 |
| 1931 | 367,516 | 17.81% | 186,000 | 181,000 |
| 1941 | 415,233 | 12.98% | 211,000 | 204,000 |
| 1951 | 515,413 | 24.13% | 262,000 | 253,000 |
| 1961 | 598,301 | 16.08% | 306,000 | 292,000 |
| 1971 | 683,221 | 14.19% | 351,000 | 333,000 |
| 1981 | 843,509 | 23.46% | 433,000 | 410,000 |
| 1991 | 955,669 | 13.29% | 492,000 | 464,000 |
| 2001 | 1,030,546 | 7.83% | 525,000 | 506,000 |
| 2011 | 1,082,636 | 5.05% | 548,008 | 534,628 |
Population Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,211,649 | 11.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,218,237 | 12.53% | 0.61% ↑ |
| 2036 | 1,270,025 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
| Hindu | 959,260 | 88.6% |
| Muslim | 114,311 | 10.56% |
| Christian | 6,390 | 0.59% |
| Jain | 859 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 383 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 104 | 0.01% |
| Others/not stated | 1,329 | 0.13% |
Urban & Rural Split and Sex Ratio/Literacy (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0–6) | Avg Literacy |
| Urban |
267,759 |
135,570 |
132,189 |
975 |
964 |
30,512 |
81.54% |
| Rural |
814,877 |
412,438 |
402,439 |
976 |
961 |
77,329 |
65.26% |
Literacy Rate (2011, by Gender & Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total Pop. | 69.22% | 76.76% | 61.5% |
| Urban | 81.54% | 85.47% | 77.51% |
| Rural | 65.26% | 73.96% | 56.36% |
| Hindu | 67.79% | 76.14% | 59.27% |
| Muslim | 80.76% | 81.38% | 80.11% |
| Christian | 82.69% | 85.68% | 79.68% |
| Jain | — | — | — |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 203,819 (18.83%), Sex Ratio: 987
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 22,946 (2.12%), Sex Ratio: 975
- Child Population (0–6): 107,841 (9.96%)
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 962 girls/1000 boys
Sex Ratio by Religion, Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 976 |
| Urban | 975 |
| Rural | 976 |
| Hindu | 978 |
| Muslim | 960 |
| Christian | 997 |
Language Data (2011)
- Kannada: 83.49%
- Urdu: 10.51%
- Telugu: 2.21%
- Lambadi: 1.32%
- Tamil: 1.08%
Workforce & Households (2011)
- Total Workers: 531,459 (49.09% of population)
- Male Workers: 344,349
- Female Workers: 187,110
- Total Households: 260,533
- Houseless Population: 1,086 (304 families)
Subdistrict/Taluk List
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Channapatna |
| Kanakapura |
| Magadi |
| Ramanagara |
- Total Towns: 6
- Total Villages: 872
History, Geography, Culture
- Carved from Bangalore Rural in 2007 (Kanakapura, Channapatna, Magadi, Ramanagara taluks)
- Famous for hills: Ramadevarabetta, Savandurga, SRS betta, Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta, rock climbing
- Key rivers: Arkavathi, Cauvery, Shimsha; borders Bangalore, Tumakuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagara, Krishnagiri (TN)
- Industry: silk weaving (Channapatna toys, Kanakapura granite), sericulture, stone quarrying, agriculture
- Tourism: hills, historic temples, wildlife, natural trails, Hollywood/“Sholay” film site
- Notable personalities: Kengal Hanumanthaiah, H.D. Devegowda, H.D. Kumaraswamy (multiple Chief Ministers)
- Transport: NH-948, railways, close to Bangalore; Bidadi as proposed satellite city
- Renamed to Bengaluru South district in May 2025 (pending central approval)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Ramanagara's (Bengaluru South) population in 2025/2036?
A: 2025: 1,211,649; 2036: 1,270,025 projected
- Q: What is the district's sex ratio?
A: 976 females per 1000 males (2011)
- Q: Religion stats?
A: Hindu: 88.6%; Muslim: 10.56%; Christian: 0.59%; Jain: 0.08%; Sikh: 0.04%
- Q: SC/ST ratio?
A: SC: 18.83%; ST: 2.12%
- Q: Literacy rates?
A: 69.22% overall; urban: 81.54%, rural: 65.26%; male: 76.76%; female: 61.5%
- Q: Languages spoken?
A: Kannada (83.49%), Urdu (10.51%), Telugu (2.21%), Lambadi, Tamil
- Q: Urban/rural breakdown?
A: Urban: 24.73%; Rural: 75.27%
- Q: Major subdistricts/taluks?
A: Channapatna, Kanakapura, Magadi, Ramanagara
- Q: Workforce/household stats?
A: 531,459 workers (49.09%); 260,533 households
- Q: Famous hills, tourist sites?
A: Ramadevarabetta, Savandurga, SRS betta, Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta, rock climbing, Sholay shooting spot, temples
- Q: District name change?
A: Renamed to Bengaluru South May 2025 (pending central approval)
- Q: Industry/culture?
A: Silk, sericulture, Channapatna crafts, stone quarrying, temple & film tourism
- Q: Notable people?
A: Kengal Hanumanthaiah, H.D. Devegowda, H.D. Kumaraswamy (Chief Ministers)