Tumkur
District in KARNATAKA
Tumkur District of KARNATAKA has a total population of 26,78,980 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 13,50,594 are males while 13,28,386 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 26,78,980
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 67.69%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 984
- 🏙️ 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 9.92% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 984.
Total Children
2,65,742
9.92% of population
Boys
1,35,671
51.1%
Girls
1,30,071
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
959
girls per 1000 boys
📊 Population Density
Tumkur district has a population density of 253 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 10,598 sq. km.
Density
253
per sq. km
Total Area
10,598
sq. km
Total Population
26,78,980
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Tumkur stands at 984 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 82.81% while female literacy is at 67.38%, showing a gender gap of 15.43%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.92% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 7.82% of total population in Tumkur.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 26,78,980, 13,54,646 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 50.57% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 79.61% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 20.39% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 10,78,431
- Marginal Workers
- 2,76,215
- Non-Workers
- 13,24,334
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 13,50,594 males (50.4%) and 13,28,386 females (49.6%) out of 26,78,980 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 18,13,391 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 82.81%, Female 67.38%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tumkur district in KARNATAKA?
Tumkur district in KARNATAKA has a total population of 26,78,980 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 13,50,594 males and 13,28,386 females.
What is the literacy rate of Tumkur district?
The overall literacy rate of Tumkur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 82.81% and female literacy is 67.38%.
What is the sex ratio in Tumkur district?
The sex ratio in Tumkur district is 984 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Tumkur district?
Tumkur district has 2,65,742 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,35,671 are boys and 1,30,071 are girls. The child sex ratio is 959 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Tumkur district?
Tumkur district has a population density of 253 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 10,598 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Tumkur district?
Out of the total population of 26,78,980, 13,54,646 people (50.6%) are engaged in work activities in Tumkur district.