Chikkaballapura

Chikkaballapura is a district in the Karnataka State of India. Total area of Chikkaballapura is 4,244 km² including 4,186.67 km² rural area and 57.33 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Chikkaballapura has a population of 12,55,104 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,81,119 while rural population is 9,73,985. Chikkaballapura has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 296 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,84,698 houses in the district, including 63,711 urban houses and 2,20,987 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,324 villages in chikkaballapura district.

The Chikkaballapura district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

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

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

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