Krishnagiri District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Krishnagiri is a district in Tamil Nadu, India, with 5 tehsils and 602 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 1879809, sex ratio is 95.77% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 63.20%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Krishnagiri
StateTamil Nadu
Area5129.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayKrishnagiri Railway Station
Nearest AirportKempegowda Intl Airport, Bengaluru
District Code631
Census Year2011
Total Population
1879809
Sex Ratio
95.77%
Literacy Rate
63.2%
Total Tehsils
5
Total Villages
602
Households
448053
Administrative Overview of Krishnagiri
| District | Krishnagiri |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 5129.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 5 |
| Total Villages | 602 |
| Total Households | 448053 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Krishnagiri Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Kempegowda Intl Airport, Bengaluru |
| Latitude / Longitude | 12.5188835, 78.2206536 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Krishnagiri - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 217323 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 112832 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 104491 |
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Religion Population in Krishnagiri
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1148990 | 92.22% | |
| Muslim | 56751 | 4.56% | |
| Sikh | 152 | 0.01% | |
| Christian | 37574 | 3.02% | |
| Jain | 28 | 0.00% | |
| Buddhist | 79 | 0.01% |
Literacy Rate in Krishnagiri
Workers in Krishnagiri
Tehsils List in Krishnagiri
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Krishnagiri district. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.