Gulbarga Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Gulbarga district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Gulbarga
Gulbarga comprises 918 villages, of which 871 are inhabited and 47 are uninhabited. There are 11 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,71,601, spread across 10,954 square kilometers.
| Villages | 918(871 inhabited • 47 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 11 |
| Households | 4,71,601 |
| Total Area | 10,954 km² |
Gulbarga Urban & Rural Population
Gulbarga had 8,35,551 people in urban areas (32.6%) and 17,30,775 people in rural areas (67.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 17,30,775 | 67.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 8,35,551 | 32.6% |
| Total | 25,66,326 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Gulbarga
The total population comprises 13,01,755 males (50.7%) and 12,64,571 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 971 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,77,144 | 4,24,611 | 13,01,755 |
| 👩 Female | 8,53,631 | 4,10,940 | 12,64,571 |
Literacy Rate in Gulbarga
The literacy rate is 55.62%. Male literacy stands at 63.63% while female literacy is 47.37%, indicating a gender gap of 16.26 percentage points. The total literate population is 14,27,368.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,15,350 | 3,13,009 | 8,28,359 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,41,978 | 2,57,031 | 5,99,009 |
| Total Literate | 8,57,328 | 5,70,040 | 14,27,368 |
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About Gulbarga Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Gulbarga in Karnataka has a total population of 25,66,326 with a literacy rate of 55.62% and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Gulbarga district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.