Tumkur
Tumkur is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Tumkur district is 10,597 km², which includes 10,468.86 km² of rural area and 128.14 km² of urban area. There are about 2,582 villages in Tumkur district.
For administrative convenience, Tumkur 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.
Sira is the largest taluka in tumkur district by area while Tumkur is the largest taluka by population. Koratagere is the smallest taluka in tumkur district by both area and population. There are 10 talukas in Tumkur district. Here is the list of all Tumkur Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Tumkur District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiknayakanhalli | 1,128 | 2,12,130 |
| 2 | Gubbi | 1,221 | 2,62,518 |
| 3 | Koratagere | 647 | 1,67,591 |
| 4 | Kunigal | 981 | 2,25,783 |
| 5 | Madhugiri | 1,113 | 2,67,866 |
| 6 | Pavagada | 1,361 | 2,45,194 |
| 7 | Sira | 1,553 | 3,13,758 |
| 8 | Tiptur | 784 | 2,22,749 |
| 9 | Tumkur | 1,028 | 5,92,397 |
| 10 | Turuvekere | 781 | 1,68,994 |
Population of Tumkur District
The population of Tumkur 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 Tumkur, 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 | 26,78,980 | 20,79,902 | 5,99,078 |
| Total Male Population | 13,50,594 | 10,48,710 | 3,01,884 |
| Total Female Population | 13,28,386 | 10,31,192 | 2,97,194 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,65,742 | 2,03,685 | 62,057 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,35,671 | 1,03,989 | 31,682 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,30,071 | 99,696 | 30,375 |
| Literate Population | 18,13,391 | 13,44,438 | 4,68,953 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,06,024 | 7,60,322 | 2,45,702 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,07,367 | 5,84,116 | 2,23,251 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,65,589 | 7,35,464 | 1,30,125 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,44,570 | 2,88,388 | 56,182 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,21,019 | 4,47,076 | 73,943 |
| Households | 6,40,081 | 4,97,521 | 1,42,560 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Tumkur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Tumkur district is 26,78,980, including 13,50,594 males and 13,28,386 females. In rural areas, it is 20,79,902, including 10,48,710 males and 10,31,192 females. In urban areas, it is 5,99,078, including 3,01,884 males and 2,97,194 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Tumkur district is 2,65,742, including 1,35,671 boys and 1,30,071 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,03,685, including 1,03,989 boys and 99,696 girls. In urban areas, it is 62,057, including 31,682 boys and 30,375 girls.
- Literate population in Tumkur district is around 18,13,391, including 10,06,024 males and 8,07,367 females. In rural areas, it is 13,44,438, including 7,60,322 males and 5,84,116 females. In urban areas, it is 4,68,953, including 2,45,702 males and 2,23,251 females.
- Illiterate population in Tumkur district is about 8,65,589, including 3,44,570 males and 5,21,019 females. In rural areas, it is 7,35,464, including 2,88,388 males and 4,47,076 females. In urban areas, it is 1,30,125, including 56,182 males and 73,943 females.
- There are about 6,40,081 households in Tumkur district, including 4,97,521 in rural areas and 1,42,560 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Tumkur. 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 | 5,06,901 | 4,29,957 | 76,944 |
| SC Male Population | 2,54,535 | 2,15,949 | 38,586 |
| SC Female Population | 2,52,366 | 2,14,008 | 38,358 |
| Total ST Population | 2,09,559 | 1,80,024 | 29,535 |
| ST Male Population | 1,05,265 | 90,558 | 14,707 |
| ST Female Population | 1,04,294 | 89,466 | 14,828 |
| Population Density | 253 / km² | 199 / km² | 4,675 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Tumkur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tumkur district is approximately 5,06,901, including 2,54,535 males and 2,52,366 females. In rural areas, it is 4,29,957, including 2,15,949 males and 2,14,008 females. In urban areas, it is 76,944, including 38,586 males and 38,358 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tumkur district is about 2,09,559, including 1,05,265 males and 1,04,294 females. In rural areas, it is 1,80,024, including 90,558 males and 89,466 females. In urban areas, it is 29,535, including 14,707 males and 14,828 females.
- Overall population density of Tumkur district is around 253 people per km². Rural areas have about 199 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,675 people per km².