Raichur
District in Karnataka
Raichur is a district in Karnataka with a population of 19.3 Lakh spread across 8,266 sq km. Its literacy rate of 50.8% is below the state average of 66.5% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 973.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 31.7% | 47.6% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 28.4% | 27.7% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 68.8% | 84.8% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 950.484 | 952.182 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 60 | 74.6 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 36.8% | 54.1% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 68.5 | 49.9 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 6.8% | 10.0% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 69 | 142.742 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Raichur district?
Raichur has a population of 19.3 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 233 people per sq km across 8,266 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Raichur?
Raichur has a literacy rate of 50.8%, which is below the Karnataka average of 66.5% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Raichur compare to Karnataka?
Raichur has a sex ratio of 1,000 (above state average of 973) and a literacy rate of 50.8% (below state average of 66.5%).
What data sources are used for Raichur?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.