The district Yadgir of Karnataka has an area of 5,270 square kilometers and the population projection for 2021 is 1.4 million. It is expected to reach 1.48 million in 2026. The population growth rate was 22.81% from 2001 to 2011. The sex ratio in 2011 was 989 females per 1000 males and the percentage of the urban population was 19. The population density was 223 people per square kilometer and most of the population was rural.
Quick Overview of Yadgir District Census 2021 & Projections
- District Name: Yadgir
- State: Karnataka
- Area: 5,270 sq.km
- 2021 Projected Population: 1,400,000
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,470,000
- 2026 Projected Population: 1,480,000
- 2036 Projected Population: 1,377,521
- 2011 Census Population: 1,174,271
- Population Growth Rate (2001–2011): 22.81%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 989 females/1000 males (urban: 984, rural: 991)
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 951 girls/1000 boys
- Density (2011): 223 persons/sq.km
- Urban Population (2011): 18.79% (220,677)
- Rural Population (2011): 81.21% (953,594)
- Total Households (2011): 202,063
Historic Population (1901–2011) & Decadal Growth
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Growth % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 296,302 | – | – | 150,000 | 146,000 |
| 1911 | 324,617 | +27,315 | +9.22% | 164,000 | 160,000 |
| 1921 | 297,917 | -26,700 | -7.94% | 151,000 | 147,000 |
| 1931 | 332,354 | +34,437 | +11.55% | 169,000 | 164,000 |
| 1941 | 355,577 | +23,223 | +6.99% | 181,000 | 174,000 |
| 1951 | 407,214 | +51,637 | +14.52% | 202,000 | 206,000 |
| 1961 | 435,838 | +28,624 | +7.03% | 217,000 | 219,000 |
| 1971 | 531,213 | +95,375 | +21.88% | 265,000 | 266,000 |
| 1981 | 638,385 | +107,172 | +20.18% | 320,000 | 319,000 |
| 1991 | 796,031 | +157,646 | +24.69% | 402,000 | 394,000 |
| 2001 | 956,180 | +160,149 | +20.12% | 482,347 | 473,933 |
| 2011 | 1,174,271 | +218,091 | +22.81% | 590,329 | 583,942 |
Population Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,470,000 | 24.35% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,480,000 | 25.15% | 0.65% ↑ |
| 2036 | 1,377,521 | 17.31% | 0.42% ↑ |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
|---|
| Hindu | 997,974 | 84.99% |
| Muslim | 155,340 | 13.23% |
| Christian | 8,677 | 0.74% |
| Buddhist | 7,970 | 0.68% |
| Jain | 1,519 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 331 | 0.03% |
| Others/not stated | 2,460 | 0.2% |
Urban & Rural Population Split (2011), Sex Ratio & Literacy
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Child (0-6) | Average Literacy |
| Urban |
220,677 |
111,251 |
109,426 |
984 |
937 |
32,152 |
72.01% |
| Rural |
953,594 |
479,078 |
474,516 |
991 |
954 |
158,127 |
47.05% |
Literacy Rate (2011, by Gender/Area/Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total Population | 51.83% | 62.25% | 41.38% |
| Urban Area | 72.01% | 80.03% | 63.92% |
| Rural Area | 47.05% | 58.02% | 36.05% |
| Hindu | 49.81% | 60.49% | 39.08% |
| Muslim | 63.82% | 72.67% | 54.95% |
| Christian | 58.10% | 64.48% | 52.13% |
| Buddhist | 52.34% | 66.14% | 38.84% |
SC/ST & Child Population (2011)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 273,315 (23.28%), Sex Ratio: 993
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 146,849 (12.51%), Sex Ratio: 997
- Child Population (0–6): 190,279 (16.20%)
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 951 girls/1000 boys
Sex Ratio by Area/Religion/Category (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 990 |
| Urban | 984 |
| Rural | 991 |
| Hindu | 989 |
| Muslim | 986 |
| Christian | 1063 |
| Buddhist | 1015 |
Language Spoken (2011)
- Kannada: 74.06%
- Urdu: 11.97%
- Lambadi: 6.39%
- Telugu: 5.20%
- Hindi: 1.11%
Workforce & Households (2011)
- Total Workers: 547,696 (46.64% of population)
- Male Workers: 317,135
- Female Workers: 230,561
- Total Households: 202,063
- Houseless Population: 1,555 (399 families)
Taluk/Subdistrict/Block List
| Taluk Name |
|---|
| Shahpur |
| Shorapur (Surapur) |
| Yadgir |
| Wadgera |
| Hunsgi (Hunasagi) |
| Gurmitkal |
- Total Towns: 7
- Total Villages: 513
Historical/Cultural/Economic/Geography/Education/Health/Tourism Facts
- Administrative HQ: Yadgir town (district established 2010 from Gulbarga/Kalaburagi)
- Main rivers: Krishna & Bhima; fertile black soil—"Daal Bowl of Karnataka"; major crops: red gram, jowar, paddy, cluster of cement industries, Malakheda stone, textile, leather, chemical production
- Six taluks: Shahpur, Wadgera, Hunasagi, Surapura, Yadgir, Gurmitkal; 16 hoblies, 117 Gram Panchayats, 519 villages
- Historic past: Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rastrakutas, Yadava, Adil Shahis, Nizam Shahis, British, Hyderabad state
- Education: 1,024 primary schools, 149 high schools, 40 pre-university, 6 degree, 1 polytechnic, 1,223 Anganwadis; farmer education at Agriculture College Bheemarayana Gudi
- Healthcare: 3 hospitals, 3 ayurvedic hospitals, 37 PHCs, 6 CHCs, 20 dispensaries, 120 FW sub-centers
- Transport: railway junctions, good highways, bridge at Bheema river near Chintanalli, area well connected
- Tourism: Yadgir Fort, Dhab Dabi Waterfall, Chintanalli Gavi Siddeshwara temple & waterfall, Sleeping Buddha hills, Sufi tombs (Sagar), Kanaganahalli ancient Buddhist site, Sannati Shakti Peetha, Abbetumkur, Vibhutihalli prehistoric stones, Kollur bridge, Gogi Chanda darga (Adil Shahi burial), Shorapur Palace, Bonal bird sanctuary, Hunasigi stone age site
- Agriculture: college at Bheemarayana Gudi; rich tradition in farming with modern irrigation (Upper Krishna Project)
- Industry: cement clusters, textiles, Malakheda stone, chemicals, leather, sugar (proposed factories)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the population (2011/2021/2025/2036)?
A: 2011: 1,174,271; 2021: 1,400,000; 2025: 1,470,000; 2036: 1,377,521
- Q: What is sex ratio (urban/rural/child)?
A: Total: 989; urban: 984; rural: 991; child sex ratio: 951
- Q: Urban/rural population split?
A: Urban: 18.79%, Rural: 81.21%
- Q: Religion/language stats?
A: Hindu: 84.99%; Muslim: 13.23%; SC: 23.28%; ST: 12.51%; Kannada: 74.06%; Urdu: 11.97%; Lambadi: 6.39%; Telugu: 5.20%; Hindi: 1.11%
- Q: Literacy rate?
A: 51.83% overall; urban: 72.01%; rural: 47.05%; male: 62.25%; female: 41.38%
- Q: Largest SC/ST groups?
A: SC: 23.28% (273,315); ST: 12.51% (146,849) of population
- Q: Main taluks?
A: Shahpur, Wadgera, Hunasagi, Surapura, Yadgir, Gurmitkal
- Q: Famous places?
A: Yadgir fort, Dhab Dabi waterfall, Chintanalli, Bonal Sanctuary, Hunasigi site, Shorapur Palace, Sannati temple, Kanaganahalli, Vibhutihalli, etc.
- Q: Agriculture & economy features?
A: Red gram, jowar, textile, cement, Malakheda stone, sugar/proposed industries
- Q: Workforce/households?
A: 547,696 workers (46.64%); 202,063 households; 1,555 houseless
- Q: Education & health?\nA: 1,024 primaries, 149 high schools, 1 agri college, 3 hospitals, 37 PHCs, good infrastructure