Demographics
| Religions in Karimnagar | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | Percentage | |||
| Hindu | 80% | |||
| Muslim | 15% | |||
| Christian | 4% | |||
| Sikh | 1% | |||
| Karimnagar Population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1991 | 148,583 |
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| 2001 | 205,653 | 38.4% | |
| 2011 | 279,421 | 35.9% | |
| World Gazetteer | |||
As of 2011 India census Estimation, Karimnagar city had a population of 299,660. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. It has an average literacy rate of 86.75%, which is higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 92.61%, and female literacy is 80.79%. In Karimnagar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
See also: List of cities in Andhra PradeshThe majority of people in Karimnagar are Hindus. Muslim rulers, who ruled this region before Indian independence left their mark on the area. The religious breakdown is: Hindus 80%, Muslims 15%, Christian 4% and Sikh 1% . Across Karimnagar, there are several Hindu Temples, Mosques, Churches, and Gurudwaras.
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