Mysore
Mysore is a district in the Karnataka State of India. Total area of Mysore is 6,307 km² including 6,099.23 km² rural area and 207.77 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Mysore has a population of 30,01,127 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,45,413 while rural population is 17,55,714. Mysore has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 476 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 7,00,968 houses in the district, including 2,94,016 urban houses and 4,06,952 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,199 villages in mysore district.
The Mysore 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.
Heggadadevankote is the largest taluka in mysore district covering area of 1618.00 km² while Tirumakudal - Narsipur is the smallest taluka in mysore district covering area of 600.00 km². Mysore is the most populous whereas Piriyapatna is the least populous taluka in mysore district. There are 7 talukas in Mysore district. Here is the list of all Mysore Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Mysore District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heggadadevankote | 1,618 | 2,63,706 |
| 2 | Hunsur | 898 | 2,82,963 |
| 3 | Krishnarajanagara | 608 | 2,52,657 |
| 4 | Mysore | 797 | 12,81,768 |
| 5 | Nanjangud | 974 | 3,84,922 |
| 6 | Piriyapatna | 812 | 2,43,076 |
| 7 | Tirumakudal Narsipur | 600 | 2,92,035 |
Population of Mysore District
The population of Mysore 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 Mysore, 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 | 30,01,127 | 17,55,714 | 12,45,413 |
| Total Male Population | 15,11,600 | 8,87,500 | 6,24,100 |
| Total Female Population | 14,89,527 | 8,68,214 | 6,21,313 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,05,561 | 1,84,028 | 1,21,533 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,55,807 | 93,757 | 62,050 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,49,754 | 90,271 | 59,483 |
| Literate Population | 19,62,180 | 9,94,670 | 9,67,510 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,63,766 | 5,60,734 | 5,03,032 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,98,414 | 4,33,936 | 4,64,478 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,38,947 | 7,61,044 | 2,77,903 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,47,834 | 3,26,766 | 1,21,068 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,91,113 | 4,34,278 | 1,56,835 |
| Households | 7,00,968 | 4,06,952 | 2,94,016 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mysore. 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 | 5,36,643 | 3,80,388 | 1,56,255 |
| SC Male Population | 2,69,331 | 1,91,232 | 78,099 |
| SC Female Population | 2,67,312 | 1,89,156 | 78,156 |
| Total ST Population | 3,34,547 | 2,57,081 | 77,466 |
| ST Male Population | 1,66,697 | 1,28,281 | 38,416 |
| ST Female Population | 1,67,850 | 1,28,800 | 39,050 |
| Population Density | 476 / km² | 288 / km² | 5,994 / km² |