Chamarajanagar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Chamarajanagar
Chamarajanagar comprises 509 villages, of which 428 are inhabited and 81 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,44,874, spread across 5,648 square kilometers.
| Villages | 509(428 inhabited • 81 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 2,44,874 |
| Total Area | 5,648 km² |
Chamarajanagar Urban & Rural Population
Chamarajanagar had 1,74,974 people in urban areas (17.1%) and 8,45,817 people in rural areas (82.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,45,817 | 82.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,74,974 | 17.1% |
| Total | 10,20,791 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Chamarajanagar
The total population comprises 5,12,231 males (50.2%) and 5,08,560 females (49.8%). The sex ratio is 993 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,24,884 | 87,347 | 5,12,231 |
| 👩 Female | 4,20,933 | 87,627 | 5,08,560 |
Literacy Rate in Chamarajanagar
The literacy rate is 55.38%. Male literacy stands at 61.1% while female literacy is 49.61%, indicating a gender gap of 11.49 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,65,279.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,47,909 | 65,048 | 3,12,957 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,94,351 | 57,971 | 2,52,322 |
| Total Literate | 4,42,260 | 1,23,019 | 5,65,279 |
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About Chamarajanagar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chamarajanagar in Karnataka has a total population of 10,20,791 with a literacy rate of 55.38% and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Chamarajanagar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.