Mysuru, formerly known as Mysore, is a major city in southern Karnataka and is widely known as the cultural capital of the state. It lies at the foothills of the Chamundi Hills, about 145 km southwest of Bengaluru.
The city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore for nearly six centuries and remains an important center for heritage, tourism, education, and administration. It is the third most populated city in Karnataka after Bengaluru and Hubballi-Dharwad.
As per Census 2011, Mysuru had a population of 8.93 lakh. With rapid urban growth, expanding tourism, and improved infrastructure, the city’s population has increased steadily over the years.
👉 Projected Population of Mysuru (2026): ~13 lakh
📌 Population of Mysuru (Census 2011)
| Indicators | Value |
| Total Population | 8,93,062 (8.93 Lakh) |
| Male Population | 4,46,676 |
| Female Population | 4,46,386 |
| Density of Population | 9960 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy (%) | 87.67% |
| % of Male Literates | 90.61% |
| % of Female Literates | 84.75% |
| Sex Ratio | 999 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 958 |
| Children (0-6 years) | 85,346 |
Sources: Census 2011
Key Census 2011 Highlights
Key Census 2011 HighlightsCity Area: 90 sq. km
Population Density: 9,960 persons per sq. km
Total Literates: 7,08,130
Male Literates: 3,65,233
Female Literates: 3,42,897
Children (0–6 years): 9.56% of total population
Overall Sex Ratio: 999 females per 1000 males
Child Sex Ratio: 958 girls per 1000 boys
Mysuru ranks among the best-performing cities in Karnataka in terms of literacy and gender balance.
Mysore District Population
Mysuru District is a district in the state of Karnataka, India. It’s one of the oldest & prominent districts of Karnataka. As per census 2011, Mysore district population is 30,01,127 (30 Lakh) of which 15,11,600 are males and 14,89,527 are females. The literacy rate is 72.79% % & the Male-Female Sex ratio is 985.
The estimated population of Mysuru District in 2026 is 35 Lakh
| Mysuru District | Census 2011 |
| Total Population | 30,01,127 |
| Dist Area | 6,854 sq. km |
| Pop. Density | 438 per sq. km. |
| Average Literacy (%) | 72.79% |
| Sex Ratio | 985 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 961 |
🔍 Key Takeaways
Mysuru is the cultural capital of Karnataka.
Population crossed 8.9 lakh in 2011.
Literacy rate is close to 88%, among the highest in the state.
Sex ratio is nearly balanced at 999.
Child population share is below 10%.
Growth is driven by tourism, education, and IT-related development.
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