Mysore Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Mysore district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Mysore
Mysore comprises 1,336 villages, of which 1,199 are inhabited and 137 are uninhabited. There are 19 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,00,968, spread across 6,307 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,336(1,199 inhabited • 137 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 19 |
| Households | 7,00,968 |
| Total Area | 6,307 km² |
Mysore Urban & Rural Population
Mysore had 12,45,413 people in urban areas (41.5%) and 17,55,714 people in rural areas (58.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 17,55,714 | 58.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 12,45,413 | 41.5% |
| Total | 30,01,127 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Mysore
The total population comprises 15,11,600 males (50.4%) and 14,89,527 females (49.6%). The sex ratio is 985 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,87,500 | 6,24,100 | 15,11,600 |
| 👩 Female | 8,68,214 | 6,21,313 | 14,89,527 |
Literacy Rate in Mysore
The literacy rate is 65.38%. Male literacy stands at 70.37% while female literacy is 60.32%, indicating a gender gap of 10.05 percentage points. The total literate population is 19,62,180.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,60,734 | 5,03,032 | 10,63,766 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,33,936 | 4,64,478 | 8,98,414 |
| Total Literate | 9,94,670 | 9,67,510 | 19,62,180 |
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About Mysore Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Mysore in Karnataka has a total population of 30,01,127 with a literacy rate of 65.38% and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Mysore district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.