Culture & Demography

Demographics

Population, density and Growth

Population density, 2011

Population, 2011

Population Growth in Bangalore, 1981-2001

The population grew from 1.6 million in 1971 to 4.1 million in 1991, and 9.6 milliom in 2011. Over the past decase, the city’s population has grown more than 40%. In-migration accounts for the majority of the population growth. The primary driver is work opportunities. (Source: Census of India).

Age and Sex Distribution

Population Distribution by Age and Sex in Bangalore, 2011

Ratio of females per 1,000 males (2011): Bangalore: 916; Hebbal: 954

The skewed sex ratio is a small indicator of the inequality in nutritional access for women and young girls. It is also impacted by in-migration of men for work and societal preference for male children.

Literacy and Education

Bangalore is known for its high quality education and high literacy rate of 88%, as compared to the state average of 67%.

age distribution (Bangalore), 2011

More than half the population in Bangalore is under the age of 30--and a quarter are in their 20s. This means Bangalore is a young city.

Poverty and Deprivation (2011)

The per capita urban poverty line in Karnatake is INR 1,373. The 2011-2012 urban poverty rate was 21.9%. Affordable and safe food is crucial for people to survive on limited incomes.

Religious map of India, 1987

States denote significant minorities only.

The Indian Constitution confers religious freedom for individuals and prohibits religious discrimination. But, despite this, there have been enduring tensions--and occasional conflict--among religious communities.

Potential interaction among religious groups in Hebbal