Bangalore Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bangalore district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Bangalore
Bangalore comprises 588 villages, of which 562 are inhabited and 26 are uninhabited. There are 16 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 23,93,845, spread across 2,196 square kilometers.
| Villages | 588(562 inhabited • 26 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 16 |
| Households | 23,93,845 |
| Total Area | 2,196 km² |
Bangalore Urban & Rural Population
Bangalore had 87,49,944 people in urban areas (90.9%) and 8,71,607 people in rural areas (9.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,71,607 | 9.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 87,49,944 | 90.9% |
| Total | 96,21,551 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bangalore
The total population comprises 50,22,661 males (52.2%) and 45,98,890 females (47.8%). The sex ratio is 916 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,64,256 | 45,58,405 | 50,22,661 |
| 👩 Female | 4,07,351 | 41,91,539 | 45,98,890 |
Literacy Rate in Bangalore
The literacy rate is 78.08%. Male literacy stands at 81.19% while female literacy is 74.68%, indicating a gender gap of 6.51 percentage points. The total literate population is 75,12,276.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,48,826 | 37,29,215 | 40,78,041 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,54,033 | 31,80,202 | 34,34,235 |
| Total Literate | 6,02,859 | 69,09,417 | 75,12,276 |
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About Bangalore Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bangalore in Karnataka has a total population of 96,21,551 with a literacy rate of 78.08% and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bangalore district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.