Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu had a population of about 18.80 lakh in 2011 and projections suggest it may reach nearly 23.2 lakh by 2026. It covers around 5,129 sq km of area with a population density of about 367 persons per sq km. The sex ratio stands near 958 females for every 1,000 males and the overall literacy rate is about 71.46 percent. The child sex ratio in the 0–6 age group is close to 926 girls for every 1,000 boys, and children form about 11.56 percent of the total population. Hinduism is followed by more than 91 percent of residents, with Muslims and Christians forming small but visible minorities, and Tamil is the main language with sizeable Telugu, Kannada and Urdu speaking groups. A large majority of people live in rural villages (over three-fourths) while a smaller share lives in towns, with Hosur and Krishnagiri acting as key urban centres. There are about 4.48 lakh households in the district, including a very small share of houseless families.
Quick Overview of District Census 2011
| Item |
Figure |
| District Name |
Krishnagiri |
| State |
Tamil Nadu |
| Census Year |
2011 |
| Total Population |
1,879,809 |
| Male Population |
960,232 |
| Female Population |
919,577 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
958 |
| Child Population 0–6 years |
217,323 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
926 |
| Total Area (sq km) |
5,129 |
| Population Density (per sq km) |
367 |
| Average Literacy Rate |
71.46 % |
| Male Literacy Rate |
78.72 % |
| Female Literacy Rate |
63.91 % |
| Urban Population Share |
22.79 % |
| Rural Population Share |
77.21 % |
| Total Households |
448,053 |
| Houseless Families |
338 |
| Houseless Population |
1,017 |
Historic Census Data and Population Projections
Population from 1901 to 2011
| Census Year |
Population |
| 1901 |
389,745 |
| 1911 |
407,883 |
| 1921 |
389,723 |
| 1931 |
454,928 |
| 1941 |
526,107 |
| 1951 |
592,009 |
| 1961 |
716,442 |
| 1971 |
881,371 |
| 1981 |
1,056,885 |
| 1991 |
1,305,013 |
| 2001 |
1,561,118 |
| 2011 |
1,879,809 |
Key Census Indicators 2001 and 2011
| Indicator |
2001 |
2011 |
| Actual Population |
1,561,118 |
1,879,809 |
| Population (in lakh) |
15.61 |
18.80 |
| Population Growth (%) |
19.62 |
20.41 |
| Area (sq km) |
5,086 |
5,129 |
| Density (persons per sq km) |
307 |
367 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
944 |
958 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
869 |
926 |
| Average Literacy (%) |
62.29 |
71.46 |
| Male Literacy (%) |
72.50 |
78.72 |
| Female Literacy (%) |
51.62 |
63.91 |
| Total Child Population 0–6 |
214,954 |
217,323 |
| Child Share in Population (%) |
13.77 |
11.56 |
Population Projections up to 2031
| Year |
Projected Population (Census2011 method) |
Projected Population (Censusofindia.net) |
| 2021 |
2,200,000 |
– |
| 2024 |
2,290,000 |
– |
| 2025 |
2,310,000 |
– |
| 2026 |
2,320,000 |
20.14 lakh (20,14,028) |
| 2027 |
2,340,000 |
20.17 lakh (20,16,805) |
| 2030 |
2,370,000 |
20.25 lakh (20,25,135) |
| 2031 |
2,380,000 |
20.26 lakh (20,26,251) |
Population, Child Population and Sex Ratio
Basic Population Structure 2011
| Category |
Male |
Female |
| Total Population |
960,232 |
919,577 |
| Child Population 0–6 years |
112,832 |
104,491 |
| Total Child Population 0–6 |
217,323 |
| Child Share in Total Population (%) |
11.56 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
958 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
926 |
Urban and Rural Child Data 2011
| Area Type |
Child Population 0–6 |
Child Sex Ratio |
Child Share in Area Population (%) |
| Urban |
51,092 |
945 |
12.06 |
| Rural |
166,231 |
920 |
11.45 |
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
Overall and Gender Wise Literacy
| Indicator |
Rate (%) |
| Average Literacy |
71.46 |
| Male Literacy |
78.72 |
| Female Literacy |
63.91 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Pattern
| Area Type |
Average Literacy (%) |
Male Literacy (%) |
Female Literacy (%) |
| Total |
71.46 |
78.72 |
63.91 |
| Urban |
85.54 |
89.99 |
80.94 |
| Rural |
67.32 |
75.43 |
58.88 |
Literacy by Religion
| Religion |
Average Literacy (%) |
Male Literacy (%) |
Female Literacy (%) |
| Hindu |
70.84 |
78.36 |
63.00 |
| Muslim |
76.20 |
81.07 |
71.19 |
| Christian |
86.40 |
89.05 |
83.80 |
| Religion not stated |
66.64 |
74.44 |
59.28 |
Religion and Caste (SC / ST)
Religion Wise Population 2011
| Religion |
Population |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
1,723,737 |
91.70 % |
| Muslim |
115,303 |
6.13 % |
| Christian |
35,956 |
1.91 % |
| Sikh |
468 |
0.02 % |
| Buddhist |
121 |
0.01 % |
| Jain |
373 |
0.02 % |
| Other religions |
221 |
0.01 % |
| Religion not stated |
3,630 |
0.19 % |
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population
| Group |
Population |
Share in District (%) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
267,386 |
14.22 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
22,388 |
1.19 |
SC and ST Population by Gender
| Group |
Male Population |
Female Population |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
135,474 |
131,912 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
11,419 |
10,969 |
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
Urban–Rural Split 2011
| Area Type |
Population |
Share of Total (%) |
| Urban |
428,363 |
22.79 |
| Rural |
1,451,446 |
77.21 |
Urban and Rural Detailed Profile
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Total Population |
1,451,446 |
428,363 |
| Male Population |
742,444 |
217,788 |
| Female Population |
709,002 |
210,575 |
| Sex Ratio (female per 1000 male) |
955 |
967 |
| Child Population 0–6 |
166,231 |
51,092 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
920 |
945 |
| Average Literacy (%) |
67.32 |
85.54 |
| Male Literacy (%) |
75.43 |
89.99 |
| Female Literacy (%) |
58.88 |
80.94 |
Area, Density and Settlement Pattern
| Item |
Figure |
| Total Area (sq km) |
5,129 |
| Population Density (per sq km) |
367 |
| Total Households |
448,053 |
| Total Towns |
14 |
| Total Villages |
655 |
Workforce and Economic Profile
Workers by Category (District)
| Work Category |
Number of Workers |
| Total Workers |
877,779 |
| Cultivators |
218,600 |
| Main Agricultural Labourers |
197,369 |
| Household Industry Workers |
15,237 |
| Other Main Workers |
310,795 |
| Marginal Workers (total) |
135,778 |
Worker Profile Overview
| Category |
Observation |
| Male Workers |
about 5.62 lakh, higher share in almost all formal sectors |
| Female Workers |
about 3.16 lakh, strong presence in farm, plantations and informal work |
| Rural Workers |
dominate in agriculture, ragi, paddy and horticulture (mango) activities |
| Urban Workers |
more in industries, granite, services and trade around Hosur–Krishnagiri belt |
Administrative Divisions and Urban Centres
Administrative Setup
| Administrative Item |
Details |
| District Headquarters |
Krishnagiri |
| Revenue Divisions |
2 – Krishnagiri, Hosur |
| Revenue Taluks (main) |
Krishnagiri, Hosur, Pochampalli, Uthangarai, Shoolagiri, Bargur, Denkanikottai / Anchetti belt |
| Panchayat Unions (Blocks) |
Kelamangalam, Thalli, Krishnagiri, Shoolagiri, Veppanapalli, Hosur, Kaveripattinam, Pochampalli, Mathur, Uthangarai |
| Municipality |
Krishnagiri |
| Major Town Panchayats |
Hosur (municipality/UA), Uthangarai, Kaveripattinam, Kelamangalam, Bargur, Denkanikottai, Nagojanahalli, Bagalur, Rayakottai, Shoolagiri |
Key Urban Centres and Agglomerations
| Urban Centre |
Type |
Population 2011 |
| Hosur Urban Agglomeration |
Urban Agglomeration |
229,528 |
| Hosur (Municipality) |
City / Town |
116,821 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the total population of Krishnagiri district? It is 18.80 lakh as per the 2011 census.
- How much of Krishnagiri population lives in rural areas? Around 77.21 percent of people live in villages and rural belts.
- What is the literacy rate in Krishnagiri district? The overall literacy rate is about 71.46 percent.
- What are the SC and ST shares in Krishnagiri? Scheduled Castes form about 14.22 percent and Scheduled Tribes about 1.19 percent of the population.
- What is the population density of Krishnagiri district? It is roughly 367 persons per square kilometre.