Tumkur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Tumkur district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Tumkur
Tumkur comprises 2,715 villages, of which 2,582 are inhabited and 133 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,40,081, spread across 10,597 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,715(2,582 inhabited • 133 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 6,40,081 |
| Total Area | 10,597 km² |
Tumkur Urban & Rural Population
Tumkur had 5,99,078 people in urban areas (22.4%) and 20,79,902 people in rural areas (77.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 20,79,902 | 77.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,99,078 | 22.4% |
| Total | 26,78,980 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Tumkur
The total population comprises 13,50,594 males (50.4%) and 13,28,386 females (49.6%). The sex ratio is 984 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,48,710 | 3,01,884 | 13,50,594 |
| 👩 Female | 10,31,192 | 2,97,194 | 13,28,386 |
Literacy Rate in Tumkur
The literacy rate is 67.69%. Male literacy stands at 74.49% while female literacy is 60.78%, indicating a gender gap of 13.71 percentage points. The total literate population is 18,13,391.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,60,322 | 2,45,702 | 10,06,024 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,84,116 | 2,23,251 | 8,07,367 |
| Total Literate | 13,44,438 | 4,68,953 | 18,13,391 |
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About Tumkur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Tumkur in Karnataka has a total population of 26,78,980 with a literacy rate of 67.69% and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Tumkur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.