Chitradurga

Chitradurga is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Chitradurga district is 8,436 km², which includes 8,295.99 km² of rural area and 140.01 km² of urban area. There are about 948 villages in Chitradurga district.

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

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Chitradurga District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Challakere2,0743,65,784
2Chitradurga1,3834,23,879
3Hiriyur1,7032,86,133
4Holalkere1,0992,07,260
5Hosdurga1,4382,35,116
6Molakalmuru7391,41,284

Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Chitradurga District

Challakere is the largest taluka in chitradurga district by area, while Chitradurga is the largest by population. Molakalmuru is the smallest taluka in chitradurga district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Challakere Chitradurga
Smallest Tehsil Molakalmuru Molakalmuru

Population of Chitradurga District

The population of Chitradurga 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 Chitradurga, 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 16,59,456 13,29,923 3,29,533
Total Male Population 8,40,843 6,75,573 1,65,270
Total Female Population 8,18,613 6,54,350 1,64,263
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,84,280 1,49,294 34,986
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 94,629 76,667 17,962
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 89,651 72,627 17,024
Literate Population 10,87,392 8,34,419 2,52,973
Literate Male Population 6,07,188 4,74,285 1,32,903
Literate Female Population 4,80,204 3,60,134 1,20,070
Illiterate Population 5,72,064 4,95,504 76,560
Illiterate Male Population 2,33,655 2,01,288 32,367
Illiterate Female Population 3,38,409 2,94,216 44,193
Households 3,57,003 2,83,669 73,334

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

  • Total population of Chitradurga district is 16,59,456, including 8,40,843 males and 8,18,613 females. In rural areas, it is 13,29,923, including 6,75,573 males and 6,54,350 females. In urban areas, it is 3,29,533, including 1,65,270 males and 1,64,263 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Chitradurga district is 1,84,280, including 94,629 boys and 89,651 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,49,294, including 76,667 boys and 72,627 girls. In urban areas, it is 34,986, including 17,962 boys and 17,024 girls.
  • Literate population in Chitradurga district is around 10,87,392, including 6,07,188 males and 4,80,204 females. In rural areas, it is 8,34,419, including 4,74,285 males and 3,60,134 females. In urban areas, it is 2,52,973, including 1,32,903 males and 1,20,070 females.
  • Illiterate population in Chitradurga district is about 5,72,064, including 2,33,655 males and 3,38,409 females. In rural areas, it is 4,95,504, including 2,01,288 males and 2,94,216 females. In urban areas, it is 76,560, including 32,367 males and 44,193 females.
  • There are about 3,57,003 households in Chitradurga district, including 2,83,669 in rural areas and 73,334 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chitradurga. 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 3,89,117 3,33,571 55,546
SC Male Population 1,96,819 1,69,160 27,659
SC Female Population 1,92,298 1,64,411 27,887
Total ST Population 3,02,554 2,66,526 36,028
ST Male Population 1,52,939 1,35,209 17,730
ST Female Population 1,49,615 1,31,317 18,298
Population Density 197 / km² 160 / km² 2,354 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chitradurga district is approximately 3,89,117, including 1,96,819 males and 1,92,298 females. In rural areas, it is 3,33,571, including 1,69,160 males and 1,64,411 females. In urban areas, it is 55,546, including 27,659 males and 27,887 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chitradurga district is about 3,02,554, including 1,52,939 males and 1,49,615 females. In rural areas, it is 2,66,526, including 1,35,209 males and 1,31,317 females. In urban areas, it is 36,028, including 17,730 males and 18,298 females.
  • Overall population density of Chitradurga district is around 197 people per km². Rural areas have about 160 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,354 people per km².