Bangalore
Bangalore is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Bangalore district is 2,196 km², which includes 1,391.15 km² of rural area and 804.85 km² of urban area. There are about 562 villages in Bangalore district.
For administrative convenience, Bangalore district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 4 talukas in Bangalore district. Here is the list of all Bangalore Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Bangalore District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anekal | 530 | 5,17,575 |
| 2 | Bangalore East | 129 | 1,02,607 |
| 3 | Bangalore North | 486 | 3,52,420 |
| 4 | Bangalore South | 341 | 2,05,274 |
Population of Bangalore District
The population of Bangalore offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Bangalore, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96,21,551 | 8,71,607 | 87,49,944 |
| Total Male Population | 50,22,661 | 4,64,256 | 45,58,405 |
| Total Female Population | 45,98,890 | 4,07,351 | 41,91,539 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,52,837 | 1,00,793 | 9,52,044 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,41,656 | 51,616 | 4,90,040 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,11,181 | 49,177 | 4,62,004 |
| Literate Population | 75,12,276 | 6,02,859 | 69,09,417 |
| Literate Male Population | 40,78,041 | 3,48,826 | 37,29,215 |
| Literate Female Population | 34,34,235 | 2,54,033 | 31,80,202 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,09,275 | 2,68,748 | 18,40,527 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,44,620 | 1,15,430 | 8,29,190 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,64,655 | 1,53,318 | 10,11,337 |
| Households | 23,93,845 | 2,13,207 | 21,80,638 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bangalore district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bangalore district is 96,21,551, including 50,22,661 males and 45,98,890 females. In rural areas, it is 8,71,607, including 4,64,256 males and 4,07,351 females. In urban areas, it is 87,49,944, including 45,58,405 males and 41,91,539 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bangalore district is 10,52,837, including 5,41,656 boys and 5,11,181 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,00,793, including 51,616 boys and 49,177 girls. In urban areas, it is 9,52,044, including 4,90,040 boys and 4,62,004 girls.
- Literate population in Bangalore district is around 75,12,276, including 40,78,041 males and 34,34,235 females. In rural areas, it is 6,02,859, including 3,48,826 males and 2,54,033 females. In urban areas, it is 69,09,417, including 37,29,215 males and 31,80,202 females.
- Illiterate population in Bangalore district is about 21,09,275, including 9,44,620 males and 11,64,655 females. In rural areas, it is 2,68,748, including 1,15,430 males and 1,53,318 females. In urban areas, it is 18,40,527, including 8,29,190 males and 10,11,337 females.
- There are about 23,93,845 households in Bangalore district, including 2,13,207 in rural areas and 21,80,638 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bangalore. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 11,98,385 | 1,99,870 | 9,98,515 |
| SC Male Population | 6,07,725 | 1,01,739 | 5,05,986 |
| SC Female Population | 5,90,660 | 98,131 | 4,92,529 |
| Total ST Population | 1,90,239 | 28,415 | 1,61,824 |
| ST Male Population | 99,164 | 14,940 | 84,224 |
| ST Female Population | 91,075 | 13,475 | 77,600 |
| Population Density | 4,381 / km² | 627 / km² | 10,872 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bangalore district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bangalore district is approximately 11,98,385, including 6,07,725 males and 5,90,660 females. In rural areas, it is 1,99,870, including 1,01,739 males and 98,131 females. In urban areas, it is 9,98,515, including 5,05,986 males and 4,92,529 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bangalore district is about 1,90,239, including 99,164 males and 91,075 females. In rural areas, it is 28,415, including 14,940 males and 13,475 females. In urban areas, it is 1,61,824, including 84,224 males and 77,600 females.
- Overall population density of Bangalore district is around 4,381 people per km². Rural areas have about 627 people per km². Urban areas have about 10,872 people per km².