Belgaum Population 2026

Belgaum (officially Belagavi) is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. Belgaum has been selected to be developed as a smart city by the Indian Govt. Smart Cities Mission. On 1 November 2014, the city’s name was changed from Belgaum to Belagavi by the Karnataka government. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Belgaum City in 2011 was 4,88,157 (4.88 Lakhs)

Estimated Population of Belgaum in 2026 is 6.20 lakh.

Census 2011 Details
 Belgaum CityTotalMaleFemale
Population (Census 2011)4,88,157 (4.88 Lakhs)2,45,5452,42,612
Children (0-6)52,46727,10425,363
Average Literacy (%)89.82%93.78%85.84%
Sex ratio988  
Child Sex ratio936  

AREA & DENSITY

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that the density of Belgaum for 2011 is 5200 people per sq. km. Belgaum city administers an area is 94 sq. km.

LITERACY RATE

The average literacy rate of Belgaum City in 2011 was 89.82% If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy was 93.78% and 85.84% respectively. Total literate in Belgaum city was 3,91,341 of which 2,04,861 are males while 1,86,480 are females.

SEX RATIO

With regards to the Sex Ratio in Belgaum, it stood at 988 per 1000 males. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per the latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In the 2011 census, the child sex ratio is 936 girls per 1000 boys

CHILD POPULATION

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were a total of 52,467 children under the age of 0-6 years. Of total 27,104 are boys while 25,363 are girls. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 936. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.75% of the total population of Belgaum City

Sources: Census 2011

Belagavi District Population

Belagavi District, also known as Belgaum District, is a district in Karnataka, India. As per census 2011, Belagavi District population was Belagavi (47.79 Lakhs) of which 24,23,063 are males and 23,56,598 are females. The literacy rate is 68.90% & the Male-Female Sex ratio is 973. 

The Estimated population of Belagavi District in 2024 is 52 Lakh

Belagavi DistrictCensus 2011
Total Population4,779,661
Dist Area13,415 sq. km.
Pop. Density360 per sq. km.
Average Literacy (%)71.92%
Sex Ratio875
Child Sex Ratio881
Population of Belgaum 2026 | Belagavi District Population

Rajeev Rana

Rajeev Rana is an independent writer and researcher with a strong interest in history, population studies, and demographic trends in India and North America. He has been writing on demography-related topics for over five years, focusing on census data, migration patterns, ethnicity, and regional population changes. While not a formally certified demographer, Rajeev closely follows official data releases from government sources, census authorities, and reputable research institutions. His work aims to present complex demographic information in a clear, accessible, and neutral manner for readers seeking factual insights and broader context. Rajeev contributes to multiple informational websites and has particular familiarity with demographic and regional trends in the Delhi NCR region. His writing is driven by curiosity, data interpretation, and a commitment to accuracy rather than advocacy or opinion