Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Tumkur: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Tumkur has an aggregated population of 12,795,822. Approximately 41.87% live in rural areas (5,357,960) and 9.36% live in urban areas (1,198,156).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 5,357,960 | 3 |
| Chiknayakanhalli | 598,880 | 236 |
| Gubbi | 769,108 | 349 |
| Koratagere | 487,508 | 254 |
| Kunigal | 643,194 | 317 |
| Madhugiri | 774,439 | 325 |
| Pavagada | 707,096 | 156 |
| Sira | 883,720 | 252 |
| Tiptur | 608,704 | 234 |
| Tumkur | 1,475,048 | 376 |
| Turuvekere | 490,165 | 246 |
Tumkur has a population of 12,795,822 (6,451,086 males and 6,344,736 females). The sex ratio is about 984 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,795,822 |
| Male | 6,451,086 |
| Female | 6,344,736 |
| Rural population | 5,357,960 (41.87%) |
| Urban population | 1,198,156 (9.36%) |
| Households | 3,057,845 |
Approximate literacy rate is 67.19%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 8,598,002 |
| Total illiterates | 4,197,820 |
SC: 2,457,561 (19.21%). ST: 1,018,260 (7.96%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 2,457,561 | 19.21% |
| ST | 1,018,260 | 7.96% |
Children (0–6): 1,266,653 (9.9%). Workers: 6,538,783 (51.1%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 1,266,653 | 9.9% |
| Total workers | 6,538,783 | 51.1% |