Chitradurga
District in KARNATAKA
Chitradurga District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 16,59,456 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,40,843 are males while 8,18,613 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 16,59,456
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 65.53%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 974
- 🏙️ 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 11.10% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 947 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 974.
Total Children
1,84,280
11.10% of population
Boys
94,629
51.4%
Girls
89,651
48.6%
Child Sex Ratio
947
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Chitradurga district has a population density of 197 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 8,440 sq. km.
Density
197
per sq. km
Total Area
8,440
sq. km
Total Population
16,59,456
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Chitradurga stands at 974 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 81.37% while female literacy is at 65.88%, showing a gender gap of 15.49%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 23.45% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 18.23% of total population in Chitradurga.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 16,59,456, 8,56,587 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 51.62% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 77.92% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 22.08% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,67,479
- Marginal Workers
- 1,89,108
- Non-Workers
- 8,02,869
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,40,843 males (50.7%) and 8,18,613 females (49.3%) out of 16,59,456 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 10,87,392 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 81.37%, Female 65.88%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chitradurga district in KARNATAKA?
Chitradurga district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 16,59,456 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,40,843 males and 8,18,613 females.
What is the literacy rate of Chitradurga district?
The overall literacy rate of Chitradurga district is N/A%. Male literacy is 81.37% and female literacy is 65.88%.
What is the sex ratio in Chitradurga district?
The sex ratio in Chitradurga district is 974 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Chitradurga district?
Chitradurga district has 1,84,280 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 94,629 are boys and 89,651 are girls. The child sex ratio is 947 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Chitradurga district?
Chitradurga district has a population density of 197 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 8,440 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Chitradurga district?
Out of the total population of 16,59,456, 8,56,587 people (51.6%) are engaged in work activities in Chitradurga district.