Kolar
District in KARNATAKA
Kolar District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 15,36,401 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,76,396 are males while 7,60,005 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 15,36,401
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 66.14%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 979
- 🏙️ 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 11.09% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 962 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 979.
Total Children
1,70,423
11.09% of population
Boys
86,845
51.0%
Girls
83,578
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
962
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kolar stands at 979 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 81.81% while female literacy is at 66.84%, showing a gender gap of 14.97%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 30.32% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.13% of total population in Kolar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 15,36,401, 7,17,872 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 46.72% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.43% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.57% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,84,590
- Marginal Workers
- 1,33,282
- Non-Workers
- 8,18,529
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 7,76,396 males (50.5%) and 7,60,005 females (49.5%) out of 15,36,401 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 10,16,219 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 81.81%, Female 66.84%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kolar district in KARNATAKA?
Kolar district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 15,36,401 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,76,396 males and 7,60,005 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kolar district?
The overall literacy rate of Kolar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 81.81% and female literacy is 66.84%.
What is the sex ratio in Kolar district?
The sex ratio in Kolar district is 979 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kolar district?
Kolar district has 1,70,423 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 86,845 are boys and 83,578 are girls. The child sex ratio is 962 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kolar district?
Out of the total population of 15,36,401, 7,17,872 people (46.7%) are engaged in work activities in Kolar district.