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Chitradurga

ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ
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Area · — km²
Population · 16,59,456
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About the district

Chitradurga — district of Karnataka

Chitradurga is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Chitradurga

Chitradurga Fort, a historic 16th-century fort with intricate fortification systems and architectural significance.

District HQ
Chitradurga

Must-visit places in Chitradurga

fort

Chitradurga Fort

A 16th-century fort with seven concentric walls, dungeons, and temples built by the Nayakas.

  • lake
    Holalkere Lake

    A scenic artificial lake popular for boating and picnicking in the Chitradurga region.

  • temple
    Jogimatti Temple

    An ancient temple dedicated to the goddess located near Chitradurga Fort.

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Then & Now

Chitradurga district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
13,28,955
Census 2011 baseline
+16.4%
Population · 2026
15,47,038
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,83,447
Census 2011 baseline
+8.8%
Households · 2026
3,08,329
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,120 villages

Chitradurga district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,75,087Census 2011
Female population
6,53,868Census 2011
Sex ratio
969 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,83,447Census 2011
SC population
3,32,804Census 2011
ST population
2,66,496Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
15,47,038+16.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,08,329RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
7,32,821Census 2011
Cultivators
2,53,633Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,89,252Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Chitradurga district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
84 of 1,120 villages have notable places mapped · 8%
  • Temple· 22
  • PHC· 20
  • School· 7
  • Hospital· 5
  • College· 4
  • High school· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Chitradurga district.

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All 6 mandals of Chitradurga

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1120 villages · 189 GPs
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Top villages in Chitradurga

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chitradurga

How many mandals and villages are in Chitradurga district?

Chitradurga district has 6 mandals and 1,120 revenue villages across 189 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Chitradurga district?

The district headquarters of Chitradurga is —.

What is the pincode of Chitradurga district?

Chitradurga district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Chitradurga may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Chitradurga fall under?

Chitradurga district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Chitradurga district?

Chitradurga district had a population of 16,59,456 per the 2011 Census, across 1,120 villages.

When was Chitradurga district formed?

Chitradurga district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Chitradurga district?

Major rivers in Chitradurga district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Chitradurga

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(6 nearest)