Chamarajanagar
Chamarajanagar is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Chamarajanagar district is 5,648 km², which includes 5,582.37 km² of rural area and 65.63 km² of urban area. There are about 428 villages in Chamarajanagar district.
For administrative convenience, Chamarajanagar 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 Chamarajanagar district. Here is the list of all Chamarajanagar Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Chamarajanagar District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamarajanagar | 1,220 | 3,57,799 |
| 2 | Gundlupet | 1,372 | 2,23,070 |
| 3 | Kollegal | 2,789 | 3,57,853 |
| 4 | Yelandur | 267 | 82,069 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kollegal is the largest taluka in chamarajanagar district by both area and population. Yelandur is the smallest taluka in chamarajanagar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kollegal | Kollegal |
| Smallest Tehsil | Yelandur | Yelandur |
Population of Chamarajanagar District
The population of Chamarajanagar 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 Chamarajanagar, 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 | 10,20,791 | 8,45,817 | 1,74,974 |
| Total Male Population | 5,12,231 | 4,24,884 | 87,347 |
| Total Female Population | 5,08,560 | 4,20,933 | 87,627 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,00,648 | 82,603 | 18,045 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 51,529 | 42,281 | 9,248 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 49,119 | 40,322 | 8,797 |
| Literate Population | 5,65,279 | 4,42,260 | 1,23,019 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,12,957 | 2,47,909 | 65,048 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,52,322 | 1,94,351 | 57,971 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,55,512 | 4,03,557 | 51,955 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,99,274 | 1,76,975 | 22,299 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,56,238 | 2,26,582 | 29,656 |
| Households | 2,44,874 | 2,04,137 | 40,737 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chamarajanagar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Chamarajanagar district is 10,20,791, including 5,12,231 males and 5,08,560 females. In rural areas, it is 8,45,817, including 4,24,884 males and 4,20,933 females. In urban areas, it is 1,74,974, including 87,347 males and 87,627 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Chamarajanagar district is 1,00,648, including 51,529 boys and 49,119 girls. In rural areas, it is 82,603, including 42,281 boys and 40,322 girls. In urban areas, it is 18,045, including 9,248 boys and 8,797 girls.
- Literate population in Chamarajanagar district is around 5,65,279, including 3,12,957 males and 2,52,322 females. In rural areas, it is 4,42,260, including 2,47,909 males and 1,94,351 females. In urban areas, it is 1,23,019, including 65,048 males and 57,971 females.
- Illiterate population in Chamarajanagar district is about 4,55,512, including 1,99,274 males and 2,56,238 females. In rural areas, it is 4,03,557, including 1,76,975 males and 2,26,582 females. In urban areas, it is 51,955, including 22,299 males and 29,656 females.
- There are about 2,44,874 households in Chamarajanagar district, including 2,04,137 in rural areas and 40,737 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chamarajanagar. 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 | 2,59,445 | 2,21,650 | 37,795 |
| SC Male Population | 1,30,894 | 1,11,886 | 19,008 |
| SC Female Population | 1,28,551 | 1,09,764 | 18,787 |
| Total ST Population | 1,20,219 | 96,434 | 23,785 |
| ST Male Population | 59,369 | 47,749 | 11,620 |
| ST Female Population | 60,850 | 48,685 | 12,165 |
| Population Density | 181 / km² | 152 / km² | 2,666 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chamarajanagar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chamarajanagar district is approximately 2,59,445, including 1,30,894 males and 1,28,551 females. In rural areas, it is 2,21,650, including 1,11,886 males and 1,09,764 females. In urban areas, it is 37,795, including 19,008 males and 18,787 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chamarajanagar district is about 1,20,219, including 59,369 males and 60,850 females. In rural areas, it is 96,434, including 47,749 males and 48,685 females. In urban areas, it is 23,785, including 11,620 males and 12,165 females.
- Overall population density of Chamarajanagar district is around 181 people per km². Rural areas have about 152 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,666 people per km².