Magadi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Magadi Population 2026
2,75,250 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,79,830
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 9.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 978
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,773
Girls 9,557
Literacy Gap
15.7% Diff Male Literacy 71.4%
Female Literacy 55.7%
SC Population
40,557
19.9% of total
ST Population
6,300
3.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 52%
Main Workers 84,149
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 22,266
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 31.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 46.3%
Agricultural Laborers 17.7%
Household Industries 4.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Magadi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Magadi in 2026 is 2,74,343. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Magadi? ▼
The literacy rate of Magadi is 63.59% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Magadi? ▼
The sex ratio of Magadi is 987 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Magadi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Magadi in 2027 is 2,79,830. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Magadi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Magadi. The Census 2011 population was 2,03,841. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Magadi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Magadi had a total population of 2,03,841. This comprised 1,02,582 males and 1,01,259 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ramanagara District
#4 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Karnataka
#124 of 163
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Magadi | Ramanagara Avg | Karnataka Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 63.59% | 62.71% ↑ 0.9%
| 63.59% ↑ 0.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 987 | 978 ↑ 10 | 981 ↑ 6 |
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