Bangalore
District in KARNATAKA
Bangalore District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 96,21,551 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 50,22,661 are males while 45,98,890 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 96,21,551
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 78.08%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 916
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.94% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 944 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 916.
Total Children
10,52,837
10.94% of population
Boys
5,41,656
51.4%
Girls
5,11,181
48.6%
Child Sex Ratio
944
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Bangalore district has a population density of 4393 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 2,190 sq. km.
Density
4393
per sq. km
Total Area
2,190
sq. km
Total Population
96,21,551
Census 2011
Density Comparison
📈 Population Trend & Projections
Population trend showing growth from 65,37,124 in 2001 to 96,21,551 in 2011, with projections for 2021 (1,12,21,615), 2026 (1,21,18,825), and 2031 (1,30,87,770).
Census 2001
65.37 Lakhs
Census 2011
96.22 Lakhs
Est. 2021*
112.22 Lakhs
Est. 2026*
121.19 Lakhs
Est. 2031*
130.88 Lakhs
*Projections based on 16.63% decadal growth rate (2001-2011)
Religion Breakdown
Population Growth (2001-2011)
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Bangalore stands at 916 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 91.01% while female literacy is at 84.01%, showing a gender gap of 7.00%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.46% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.98% of total population in Bangalore.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 96,21,551, 42,46,927 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.14% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 90.85% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 9.15% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 38,58,342
- Marginal Workers
- 3,88,585
- Non-Workers
- 53,74,624
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 50,22,661 males (52.2%) and 45,98,890 females (47.8%) out of 96,21,551 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 75,12,276 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 91.01%, Female 84.01%, Overall %. Gender gap is 7.0%.
Other Districts in KARNATAKA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bangalore district in KARNATAKA?
Bangalore district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 96,21,551 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 50,22,661 males and 45,98,890 females.
What is the literacy rate of Bangalore district?
The overall literacy rate of Bangalore district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.01% and female literacy is 84.01%.
What is the sex ratio in Bangalore district?
The sex ratio in Bangalore district is 916 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Bangalore district?
Bangalore district has 10,52,837 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 5,41,656 are boys and 5,11,181 are girls. The child sex ratio is 944 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Bangalore district?
Bangalore district has a population density of 4393 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 2,190 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Bangalore district?
Out of the total population of 96,21,551, 42,46,927 people (44.1%) are engaged in work activities in Bangalore district.
What is the population growth rate of Bangalore district?
Bangalore district recorded a population growth of 47.18% between 2001 and 2011. The population increased from 65,37,124 in 2001 to 96,21,551 in 2011.