Belgaum Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Belgaum district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Belgaum
Belgaum comprises 1,275 villages, of which 1,263 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 31 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,83,854, spread across 13,433 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,275(1,263 inhabited • 12 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 31 |
| Households | 9,83,854 |
| Total Area | 13,433 km² |
Belgaum Urban & Rural Population
Belgaum had 12,11,195 people in urban areas (25.3%) and 35,68,466 people in rural areas (74.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 35,68,466 | 74.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 12,11,195 | 25.3% |
| Total | 47,79,661 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Belgaum
The total population comprises 24,23,063 males (50.7%) and 23,56,598 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 973 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 18,11,094 | 6,11,969 | 24,23,063 |
| 👩 Female | 17,57,372 | 5,99,226 | 23,56,598 |
Literacy Rate in Belgaum
The literacy rate is 63.85%. Male literacy stands at 71.21% while female literacy is 56.29%, indicating a gender gap of 14.92 percentage points. The total literate population is 30,52,032.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 12,33,802 | 4,91,746 | 17,25,548 |
| Literate (Female) | 9,00,990 | 4,25,494 | 13,26,484 |
| Total Literate | 21,34,792 | 9,17,240 | 30,52,032 |
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About Belgaum Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Belgaum in Karnataka has a total population of 47,79,661 with a literacy rate of 63.85% and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Belgaum district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.