Birur Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Chikmagalur, Karnataka - Census 2011
Birur is a Town Municipal Council city situated in Kadur taluka of Chikmagalur district. The Birur city is divided into 23 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 5,463 families residing in the Birur city. The total population of Birur is 22,723 out of which 11,274 are males and 11,449 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Birur is 1,016.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Birur city is 1996 which is 9% of the total population. There are 1041 male children and 955 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Birur is 917 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,016).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birur is 82.1%. Thus Birur has a higher literacy rate compared to 79.2% of Chikmagalur district. The male literacy rate is 87.34% and the female literacy rate is 76.98% in Birur.
Birur Town Municipal Council has total administration over 5,463 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Town Municipal Council limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Birur Town Municipal Council
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Birur Town Municipal Council.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,996 | 1,041 | 955 |
| Literacy | 82.1% | 79.3% | 70.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 4,508 | 2,211 | 2,297 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 490 | 240 | 250 |
| Illiterate | 5,707 | 2,336 | 3,371 |
Caste-wise Population - Birur
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.8% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.2% of total population in Birur.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 4,508 | 2,211 | 2,297 |
| Schedule Tribe | 490 | 240 | 250 |
Religion-wise Population - Birur
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Birur is 19,290 which is 84.89% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Birur is 3,179 which is 13.99% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Birur as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 19,290 | (84.89%) | 9,535 | 9,755 |
| Muslim | 3,179 | (13.99%) | 1,607 | 1,572 |
| Christian | 108 | (0.48%) | 54 | 54 |
| Sikh | 5 | (0.02%) | 3 | 2 |
| Buddhist | 5 | (0.02%) | 3 | 2 |
| Jain | 128 | (0.56%) | 69 | 59 |
| Other Religion | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| No Religion Specified | 8 | (0.04%) | 3 | 5 |
Literacy Rate - Birur
The total literacy rate of Birur was 82.1% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 75.36% of Karnataka. Population-wise, out of total 17,016 literates, males were 8,938 while females were 8,078. Also the male literacy rate was 87.34% and the female literacy rate was 76.98% in Birur.
| Birur | Karnataka | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 76.98% | 68.08% |
| Male | 87.34% | 82.47% |
| Total | 82.1% | 75.36% |
Sex Ratio - Birur
The Sex Ratio of Birur is 1,016. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,016 females in Birur. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 917 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,016 ) of Birur.
Child Population - Birur
According to Census 2011, there were 1,996 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Birur. Out of which 1,041 were male while 955 were female.
Working Population - Birur
In Birur Town Municipal Council out of total population, 9,380 were engaged in work activities. 74% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 26% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 9,380 workers engaged in Main Work, 606 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1,539 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 6,940 | 5,448 | 1,492 |
| Cultivators | 606 | 565 | 41 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1,539 | 965 | 574 |
| Household Industries | 156 | 125 | 31 |
| Other Workers | 4,639 | 3,793 | 846 |
| Marginal Workers | 2,440 | 1,375 | 1,065 |
| Non Working | 13,343 | 4,451 | 8,892 |
Birur Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Birur is further divided into 23 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 498 | 85.9% | 953 |
| 2 | Ward No - 2 | 907 | 75.4% | 980 |
| 3 | Ward No - 3 | 725 | 62.5% | 1,003 |
| 4 | Ward No - 4 | 852 | 60.4% | 991 |
| 5 | Ward No - 5 | 1,221 | 71.3% | 1,045 |
| 6 | Ward No - 6 | 713 | 74.2% | 927 |
| 7 | Ward No - 7 | 899 | 75.6% | 1,029 |
| 8 | Ward No - 8 | 1,189 | 72.1% | 1,046 |
| 9 | Ward No - 9 | 1,844 | 78.9% | 1,022 |
| 10 | Ward No - 10 | 789 | 90% | 987 |
| 11 | Ward No - 11 | 1,491 | 85.1% | 988 |
| 12 | Ward No - 12 | 549 | 88% | 1,064 |
| 13 | Ward No - 13 | 1,177 | 73.8% | 1,148 |
| 14 | Ward No - 14 | 677 | 76.5% | 1,009 |
| 15 | Ward No - 15 | 942 | 83.1% | 958 |
| 16 | Ward No - 16 | 551 | 84% | 982 |
| 17 | Ward No - 17 | 1,076 | 63.3% | 1,038 |
| 18 | Ward No - 18 | 1,371 | 69.4% | 1,068 |
| 19 | Ward No - 19 | 920 | 68.9% | 1,026 |
| 20 | Ward No - 20 | 1,175 | 75.5% | 1,072 |
| 21 | Ward No - 21 | 1,499 | 75.5% | 988 |
| 22 | Ward No - 22 | 828 | 65.7% | 971 |
| 23 | Ward No - 23 | 830 | 74.9% | 953 |
Map of Birur, Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Birur, Chikmagalur, Karnataka - Wikipedia