Gadag Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Gadag district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Gadag
Gadag comprises 337 villages, of which 322 are inhabited and 15 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,19,096, spread across 4,657 square kilometers.
| Villages | 337(322 inhabited • 15 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 2,19,096 |
| Total Area | 4,657 km² |
Gadag Urban & Rural Population
Gadag had 3,79,309 people in urban areas (35.6%) and 6,85,261 people in rural areas (64.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,85,261 | 64.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,79,309 | 35.6% |
| Total | 10,64,570 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Gadag
The total population comprises 5,37,147 males (50.5%) and 5,27,423 females (49.5%). The sex ratio is 982 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,47,585 | 1,89,562 | 5,37,147 |
| 👩 Female | 3,37,676 | 1,89,747 | 5,27,423 |
Literacy Rate in Gadag
The literacy rate is 65.77%. Male literacy stands at 73.94% while female literacy is 57.45%, indicating a gender gap of 16.49 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,00,177.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,50,701 | 1,46,477 | 3,97,178 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,78,972 | 1,24,027 | 3,02,999 |
| Total Literate | 4,29,673 | 2,70,504 | 7,00,177 |
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About Gadag Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Gadag in Karnataka has a total population of 10,64,570 with a literacy rate of 65.77% and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Gadag district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.