Chitradurga Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Chitradurga district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Chitradurga
Chitradurga comprises 1,063 villages, of which 948 are inhabited and 115 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,57,003, spread across 8,436 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,063(948 inhabited • 115 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 3,57,003 |
| Total Area | 8,436 km² |
Chitradurga Urban & Rural Population
Chitradurga had 3,29,533 people in urban areas (19.9%) and 13,29,923 people in rural areas (80.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 13,29,923 | 80.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,29,533 | 19.9% |
| Total | 16,59,456 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Chitradurga
The total population comprises 8,40,843 males (50.7%) and 8,18,613 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 974 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,75,573 | 1,65,270 | 8,40,843 |
| 👩 Female | 6,54,350 | 1,64,263 | 8,18,613 |
Literacy Rate in Chitradurga
The literacy rate is 65.53%. Male literacy stands at 72.21% while female literacy is 58.66%, indicating a gender gap of 13.55 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,87,392.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,74,285 | 1,32,903 | 6,07,188 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,60,134 | 1,20,070 | 4,80,204 |
| Total Literate | 8,34,419 | 2,52,973 | 10,87,392 |
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About Chitradurga Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chitradurga in Karnataka has a total population of 16,59,456 with a literacy rate of 65.53% and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Chitradurga district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.