Raichur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Raichur district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Raichur
Raichur comprises 884 villages, of which 815 are inhabited and 69 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,63,853, spread across 8,442 square kilometers.
| Villages | 884(815 inhabited • 69 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 3,63,853 |
| Total Area | 8,442 km² |
Raichur Urban & Rural Population
Raichur had 4,90,348 people in urban areas (25.4%) and 14,38,464 people in rural areas (74.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,38,464 | 74.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,90,348 | 25.4% |
| Total | 19,28,812 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Raichur
The total population comprises 9,64,511 males (50.0%) and 9,64,301 females (50.0%). The sex ratio is 1000 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,17,972 | 2,46,539 | 9,64,511 |
| 👩 Female | 7,20,492 | 2,43,809 | 9,64,301 |
Literacy Rate in Raichur
The literacy rate is 50.8%. Male literacy stands at 59.85% while female literacy is 41.75%, indicating a gender gap of 18.10 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,79,769.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,99,587 | 1,77,626 | 5,77,213 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,59,853 | 1,42,703 | 4,02,556 |
| Total Literate | 6,59,440 | 3,20,329 | 9,79,769 |
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About Raichur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Raichur in Karnataka has a total population of 19,28,812 with a literacy rate of 50.8% and a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Raichur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.