Chikkaballapura

Chikkaballapura is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Chikkaballapura district is 4,244 km², which includes 4,186.67 km² of rural area and 57.33 km² of urban area. There are about 1,324 villages in Chikkaballapura district.

For administrative convenience, Chikkaballapura 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 6 talukas in Chikkaballapura district. Here is the list of all Chikkaballapura Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Chikkaballapura District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Bagepalli9291,83,498
2Chikkaballapura6382,12,536
3Chintamani8912,98,070
4Gauribidanur8892,90,999
5Gudibanda22755,832
6Sidlaghatta6702,14,169

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Bagepalli is the largest taluka in chikkaballapura district by area, while Chintamani is the largest by population. Gudibanda is the smallest taluka in chikkaballapura district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Bagepalli Chintamani
Smallest Tehsil Gudibanda Gudibanda

Population of Chikkaballapura District

The population of Chikkaballapura 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 Chikkaballapura, 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 12,55,104 9,73,985 2,81,119
Total Male Population 6,36,437 4,94,463 1,41,974
Total Female Population 6,18,667 4,79,522 1,39,145
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,32,286 1,00,028 32,258
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 67,734 51,117 16,617
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 64,552 48,911 15,641
Literate Population 7,83,222 5,80,231 2,02,991
Literate Male Population 4,42,158 3,34,340 1,07,818
Literate Female Population 3,41,064 2,45,891 95,173
Illiterate Population 4,71,882 3,93,754 78,128
Illiterate Male Population 1,94,279 1,60,123 34,156
Illiterate Female Population 2,77,603 2,33,631 43,972
Households 2,84,698 2,20,987 63,711

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chikkaballapura district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Chikkaballapura district is 12,55,104, including 6,36,437 males and 6,18,667 females. In rural areas, it is 9,73,985, including 4,94,463 males and 4,79,522 females. In urban areas, it is 2,81,119, including 1,41,974 males and 1,39,145 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Chikkaballapura district is 1,32,286, including 67,734 boys and 64,552 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,00,028, including 51,117 boys and 48,911 girls. In urban areas, it is 32,258, including 16,617 boys and 15,641 girls.
  • Literate population in Chikkaballapura district is around 7,83,222, including 4,42,158 males and 3,41,064 females. In rural areas, it is 5,80,231, including 3,34,340 males and 2,45,891 females. In urban areas, it is 2,02,991, including 1,07,818 males and 95,173 females.
  • Illiterate population in Chikkaballapura district is about 4,71,882, including 1,94,279 males and 2,77,603 females. In rural areas, it is 3,93,754, including 1,60,123 males and 2,33,631 females. In urban areas, it is 78,128, including 34,156 males and 43,972 females.
  • There are about 2,84,698 households in Chikkaballapura district, including 2,20,987 in rural areas and 63,711 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chikkaballapura. 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 3,12,565 2,72,891 39,674
SC Male Population 1,57,628 1,37,654 19,974
SC Female Population 1,54,937 1,35,237 19,700
Total ST Population 1,56,487 1,39,201 17,286
ST Male Population 79,156 70,304 8,852
ST Female Population 77,331 68,897 8,434
Population Density 296 / km² 233 / km² 4,904 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chikkaballapura district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chikkaballapura district is approximately 3,12,565, including 1,57,628 males and 1,54,937 females. In rural areas, it is 2,72,891, including 1,37,654 males and 1,35,237 females. In urban areas, it is 39,674, including 19,974 males and 19,700 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chikkaballapura district is about 1,56,487, including 79,156 males and 77,331 females. In rural areas, it is 1,39,201, including 70,304 males and 68,897 females. In urban areas, it is 17,286, including 8,852 males and 8,434 females.
  • Overall population density of Chikkaballapura district is around 296 people per km². Rural areas have about 233 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,904 people per km².