Belgaum
District in KARNATAKA
Belgaum District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 47,79,661 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 24,23,063 are males while 23,56,598 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 47,79,661
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 63.85%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 973
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Belgaum has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.10% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 934 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 973.
Total Children
6,26,269
13.10% of population
Boys
3,23,761
51.7%
Girls
3,02,508
48.3%
Child Sex Ratio
934
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Belgaum district has a population density of 356 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 13,415 sq. km.
Density
356
per sq. km
Total Area
13,415
sq. km
Total Population
47,79,661
Census 2011
Density Comparison
📈 Population Trend & Projections
Population trend showing growth from 42,14,505 in 2001 to 47,79,661 in 2011, with projections for 2021 (55,74,519), 2026 (60,20,222), and 2031 (65,01,562).
Census 2001
42.15 Lakhs
Census 2011
47.80 Lakhs
Est. 2021*
55.75 Lakhs
Est. 2026*
60.20 Lakhs
Est. 2031*
65.02 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 Belgaum stands at 973 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 82.2% while female literacy is at 64.58%, showing a gender gap of 17.62%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.08% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 6.22% of total population in Belgaum.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 47,79,661, 21,05,668 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.05% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 82.37% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 17.63% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 17,34,501
- Marginal Workers
- 3,71,167
- Non-Workers
- 26,73,993
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 24,23,063 males (50.7%) and 23,56,598 females (49.3%) out of 47,79,661 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 30,52,032 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 82.2%, Female 64.58%, Overall %. Gender gap is 17.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Belgaum district in KARNATAKA?
Belgaum district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 47,79,661 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 24,23,063 males and 23,56,598 females.
What is the literacy rate of Belgaum district?
The overall literacy rate of Belgaum district is N/A%. Male literacy is 82.2% and female literacy is 64.58%.
What is the sex ratio in Belgaum district?
The sex ratio in Belgaum district is 973 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Belgaum district?
Belgaum district has 6,26,269 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,23,761 are boys and 3,02,508 are girls. The child sex ratio is 934 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Belgaum district?
Belgaum district has a population density of 356 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 13,415 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Belgaum district?
Out of the total population of 47,79,661, 21,05,668 people (44.1%) are engaged in work activities in Belgaum district.
What is the population growth rate of Belgaum district?
Belgaum district recorded a population growth of 13.41% between 2001 and 2011. The population increased from 42,14,505 in 2001 to 47,79,661 in 2011.