Ramanagara
Ramanagara is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Ramanagara district is 3,516 km², which includes 3,473.56 km² of rural area and 42.44 km² of urban area. There are about 820 villages in Ramanagara district.
For administrative convenience, Ramanagara 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.
Kanakapura is the largest taluka in ramanagara district by both area and population. Channapatna is the smallest taluka in ramanagara district by area while Magadi is the smallest taluka by population. There are 4 talukas in Ramanagara district. Here is the list of all Ramanagara Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Ramanagara District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Channapatna | 539 | 2,61,304 |
| 2 | Kanakapura | 1,553 | 3,50,877 |
| 3 | Magadi | 795 | 2,03,841 |
| 4 | Ramanagara | 629 | 2,66,614 |
Population of Ramanagara District
The population of Ramanagara 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 Ramanagara, 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 | 10,82,636 | 8,14,877 | 2,67,759 |
| Total Male Population | 5,48,008 | 4,12,438 | 1,35,570 |
| Total Female Population | 5,34,628 | 4,02,439 | 1,32,189 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,07,841 | 77,329 | 30,512 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 54,963 | 39,425 | 15,538 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,878 | 37,904 | 14,974 |
| Literate Population | 6,74,758 | 4,81,311 | 1,93,447 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,78,461 | 2,75,870 | 1,02,591 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,96,297 | 2,05,441 | 90,856 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,07,878 | 3,33,566 | 74,312 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,69,547 | 1,36,568 | 32,979 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,38,331 | 1,96,998 | 41,333 |
| Households | 2,60,533 | 1,99,673 | 60,860 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ramanagara district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ramanagara district is 10,82,636, including 5,48,008 males and 5,34,628 females. In rural areas, it is 8,14,877, including 4,12,438 males and 4,02,439 females. In urban areas, it is 2,67,759, including 1,35,570 males and 1,32,189 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ramanagara district is 1,07,841, including 54,963 boys and 52,878 girls. In rural areas, it is 77,329, including 39,425 boys and 37,904 girls. In urban areas, it is 30,512, including 15,538 boys and 14,974 girls.
- Literate population in Ramanagara district is around 6,74,758, including 3,78,461 males and 2,96,297 females. In rural areas, it is 4,81,311, including 2,75,870 males and 2,05,441 females. In urban areas, it is 1,93,447, including 1,02,591 males and 90,856 females.
- Illiterate population in Ramanagara district is about 4,07,878, including 1,69,547 males and 2,38,331 females. In rural areas, it is 3,33,566, including 1,36,568 males and 1,96,998 females. In urban areas, it is 74,312, including 32,979 males and 41,333 females.
- There are about 2,60,533 households in Ramanagara district, including 1,99,673 in rural areas and 60,860 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ramanagara. 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 | 2,03,819 | 1,64,788 | 39,031 |
| SC Male Population | 1,02,612 | 83,140 | 19,472 |
| SC Female Population | 1,01,207 | 81,648 | 19,559 |
| Total ST Population | 22,946 | 19,163 | 3,783 |
| ST Male Population | 11,619 | 9,693 | 1,926 |
| ST Female Population | 11,327 | 9,470 | 1,857 |
| Population Density | 308 / km² | 235 / km² | 6,309 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ramanagara district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ramanagara district is approximately 2,03,819, including 1,02,612 males and 1,01,207 females. In rural areas, it is 1,64,788, including 83,140 males and 81,648 females. In urban areas, it is 39,031, including 19,472 males and 19,559 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ramanagara district is about 22,946, including 11,619 males and 11,327 females. In rural areas, it is 19,163, including 9,693 males and 9,470 females. In urban areas, it is 3,783, including 1,926 males and 1,857 females.
- Overall population density of Ramanagara district is around 308 people per km². Rural areas have about 235 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,309 people per km².