Mysore

Mysore is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Mysore district is 6,307 km², which includes 6,099.23 km² of rural area and 207.77 km² of urban area. There are about 1,199 villages in Mysore district.

For administrative convenience, Mysore 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 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)
1Heggadadevankote1,6182,63,706
2Hunsur8982,82,963
3Krishnarajanagara6082,52,657
4Mysore79712,81,768
5Nanjangud9743,84,922
6Piriyapatna8122,43,076
7Tirumakudal Narsipur6002,92,035

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Heggadadevankote is the largest taluka in mysore district, covering an area of 1618.00 km², while Tirumakudal - Narsipur is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 600.00 km². Mysore is the most populous, whereas Piriyapatna is the least populous taluka in mysore district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Heggadadevankote Mysore
Smallest Tehsil Tirumakudal - Narsipur Tirumakudal - Narsipur

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

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

  • Total population of Mysore district is 30,01,127, including 15,11,600 males and 14,89,527 females. In rural areas, it is 17,55,714, including 8,87,500 males and 8,68,214 females. In urban areas, it is 12,45,413, including 6,24,100 males and 6,21,313 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Mysore district is 3,05,561, including 1,55,807 boys and 1,49,754 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,84,028, including 93,757 boys and 90,271 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,21,533, including 62,050 boys and 59,483 girls.
  • Literate population in Mysore district is around 19,62,180, including 10,63,766 males and 8,98,414 females. In rural areas, it is 9,94,670, including 5,60,734 males and 4,33,936 females. In urban areas, it is 9,67,510, including 5,03,032 males and 4,64,478 females.
  • Illiterate population in Mysore district is about 10,38,947, including 4,47,834 males and 5,91,113 females. In rural areas, it is 7,61,044, including 3,26,766 males and 4,34,278 females. In urban areas, it is 2,77,903, including 1,21,068 males and 1,56,835 females.
  • There are about 7,00,968 households in Mysore district, including 4,06,952 in rural areas and 2,94,016 in urban areas.

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

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mysore district is approximately 5,36,643, including 2,69,331 males and 2,67,312 females. In rural areas, it is 3,80,388, including 1,91,232 males and 1,89,156 females. In urban areas, it is 1,56,255, including 78,099 males and 78,156 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mysore district is about 3,34,547, including 1,66,697 males and 1,67,850 females. In rural areas, it is 2,57,081, including 1,28,281 males and 1,28,800 females. In urban areas, it is 77,466, including 38,416 males and 39,050 females.
  • Overall population density of Mysore district is around 476 people per km². Rural areas have about 288 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,994 people per km².