Kolar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kolar district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Kolar
Kolar comprises 1,797 villages, of which 1,608 are inhabited and 189 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,33,348, spread across 3,979 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,797(1,608 inhabited • 189 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 3,33,348 |
| Total Area | 3,979 km² |
Kolar Urban & Rural Population
Kolar had 4,80,073 people in urban areas (31.2%) and 10,56,328 people in rural areas (68.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,56,328 | 68.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,80,073 | 31.2% |
| Total | 15,36,401 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kolar
The total population comprises 7,76,396 males (50.5%) and 7,60,005 females (49.5%). The sex ratio is 979 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,35,431 | 2,40,965 | 7,76,396 |
| 👩 Female | 5,20,897 | 2,39,108 | 7,60,005 |
Literacy Rate in Kolar
The literacy rate is 66.14%. Male literacy stands at 72.66% while female literacy is 59.49%, indicating a gender gap of 13.17 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,16,219.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,71,785 | 1,92,325 | 5,64,110 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,77,636 | 1,74,473 | 4,52,109 |
| Total Literate | 6,49,421 | 3,66,798 | 10,16,219 |
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About Kolar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kolar in Karnataka has a total population of 15,36,401 with a literacy rate of 66.14% and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kolar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.