Bellary Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bellary district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Bellary
Bellary comprises 552 villages, of which 522 are inhabited and 30 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,89,118, spread across 8,461 square kilometers.
| Villages | 552(522 inhabited • 30 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 4,89,118 |
| Total Area | 8,461 km² |
Bellary Urban & Rural Population
Bellary had 9,20,239 people in urban areas (37.5%) and 15,32,356 people in rural areas (62.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,32,356 | 62.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 9,20,239 | 37.5% |
| Total | 24,52,595 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bellary
The total population comprises 12,36,954 males (50.4%) and 12,15,641 females (49.6%). The sex ratio is 983 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,74,093 | 4,62,861 | 12,36,954 |
| 👩 Female | 7,58,263 | 4,57,378 | 12,15,641 |
Literacy Rate in Bellary
The literacy rate is 57.96%. Male literacy stands at 65.76% while female literacy is 50.03%, indicating a gender gap of 15.73 percentage points. The total literate population is 14,21,621.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,78,100 | 3,35,340 | 8,13,440 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,31,212 | 2,76,969 | 6,08,181 |
| Total Literate | 8,09,312 | 6,12,309 | 14,21,621 |
📍Explore Population in Other Districts
View population data for other districts in Karnataka. Compare demographics and census statistics across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Bellary Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bellary in Karnataka has a total population of 24,52,595 with a literacy rate of 57.96% and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bellary district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.