Bangalore Population 2024
Bangalore, officially known as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian State of Karnataka. It has a population of over ten million, making it a megacity and the Third most populous City and 5th most populous urban agglomeration in India. It is located in Southern India on the Deccan Plateau. Its elevation is over 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level, the highest of India’s major cities.
As per the provisional data of the 2011 census, Bangalore had a population of 8,443,675 (84.43 Lakh) and the Estimated Population of Bangalore in 2024 is 10 million or 1 Crore.
Population of Bengaluru in 2024 - 10 million or 1 Crore
| Bengaluru City | Census 2011 | 2024 Estimates |
| Total Population | 8,443,675 (84.43 Lakh) | 10 million or 1 Crore |
| Male Population | 4,391,723 | 52 Lakh |
| Female Population | 4,051,952 | 48 Lakh |
| Bengaluru Demography | 2011 Census |
| City Area | 741 sq. km. |
| Population Density | 11000 per sq. km. |
| Average Literacy (%) | 88.71% |
| Sex Ratio | 923 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 942 |
| Children (0-6 years) | 916,441 (10.85%) |
Source: Census 2011
Bangalore Metropolitan region is and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration in India. Bangalore Metropolitan Region (BMR) comprises urban areas of Bangalore Urban district, Bangalore Rural District and Ramanagara District.
As per the provisional data of the 2011 census, Banglore UA / Metropolitan region had a population of 85,20,435 (85 lakh). Its estimated population in 2024 is 1.10 Crore
Religion in Bangalore
Hinduism is the majority religion in Bangalore city, with 78.87% of the population following it. Islam is the second most popular religion in the city, with approximately 13.90% of the population following it. Christianity has a following of 5.61%, followed by Jainism at 0.97%, Sikhism at 0.15%, and Buddhism at 0.06%. Around 0.01% of the population follow ‘Other Religions’, and approximately 0.44% of the population do not follow any particular religion.
Religion percentage in Bangalore
| Religion | Percentage |
| Hindu | 78.87% |
| Muslims | 13.90% |
| Christian | 5.61% |
| Jain | 0.97% |
| Sikh | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 0.06% |
| Others | 0.01% |
| Not Stated | 0.44% |
source: census 2011
Bangalore Historical Population
| Census Year | Population | Absolute Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 163,091 | – | – |
| 1911 | 189,485 | 26,394 | 16.18% |
| 1921 | 240,054 | 50,569 | 26.69% |
| 1931 | 309,785 | 69,731 | 29.05% |
| 1941 | 410,967 | 101,182 | 32.66% |
| 1951 | 786,343 | 375,376 | 91.34% |
| 1961 | 1,206,961 | 420,618 | 53.49% |
| 1971 | 1,664,208 | 457,247 | 37.88% |
| 1981 | 2,918,920 | 1,254,712 | 75.39% |
| 1991 | 4,126,016 | 1,207,096 | 41.35% |
| 2001 | 5,682,293 | 1,556,277 | 37.72% |
| 2011 | 8,443,675 | 2,761,382 | 48.60% |
Demographic Details
As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Bangalore City in 2011 was 84,43,675 (84.43 Lakh) of which the male population is 43,91,723 and the female population is 40,51,952.
DENSITY
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that the density of Bangalore for 2011 is 12000 people per sq. km. Bangalore city administers area is 741 sq. km
LITERACY RATE
The average literacy rate of Bangalore City in 2011 was 88.71%. If things are looked at gender-wise, male and female literacy was 91.71% and 85.44% respectively.
SEX RATIO
With regards to the Sex Ratio in Bangalore, it stood at 923 per 1000 males. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per the latest reports of the Census 2011 Directorate. In the 2011 census, the child sex ratio was 942 girls per 1000 boys
CHILD POPULATION
In census enumeration, data regarding children under 0-6 years of age were also collected. There were 916,441 children under the age of 0-6 years. Of the total 4,71,842 are boys while 4,44,599 are girls. The child Sex Ratio as per the census 2011 was 942. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.85 % of the total population of Bangalore City.
Sources: Census 2011
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