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★ District of Karnataka ★

Raichur

ರಾಯಚೂರು
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Area · — km²
Population · 19,28,812
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Raichur — district of Karnataka

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

District at a glance

About Raichur

Ancient historical significance with the Raichur Doab region and historical forts dating back centuries.

District HQ
Raichur

Must-visit places in Raichur

fort

Raichur Fort

A historic fort built in the 13th century, featuring massive walls and bastions with significant archaeological remains.

  • fort
    Manvi Fort

    An ancient fort located in Manvi town, showcasing medieval architecture and historical importance in the region.

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Then & Now

Raichur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
14,38,365
Census 2011 baseline
+14.9%
Population · 2026
16,53,318
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,67,567
Census 2011 baseline
-64.7%
Households · 2026
94,566
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 · 887 villages

Raichur 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
7,17,920Census 2011
Female population
7,20,445Census 2011
Sex ratio
1004 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,67,567Census 2011
SC population
3,13,581Census 2011
ST population
3,33,929Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
16,53,318+14.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
94,566RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
7,26,937Census 2011
Cultivators
2,25,852Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,55,946Census 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 Raichur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
65 of 887 villages have notable places mapped · 7%
  • School· 19
  • Hospital· 12
  • High school· 11
  • PHC· 9
  • Temple· 8
  • College· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 8 mandals of Raichur

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

887 villages · 179 GPs
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Top villages in Raichur

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Raichur

How many mandals and villages are in Raichur district?

Raichur district has 8 mandals and 887 revenue villages across 179 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Raichur district?

The district headquarters of Raichur is —.

What is the pincode of Raichur district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Raichur fall under?

Raichur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Raichur district?

Raichur district had a population of 19,28,812 per the 2011 Census, across 887 villages.

When was Raichur district formed?

Raichur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Raichur district?

Major rivers in Raichur 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 Raichur

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(6 nearest)