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Krishnagiri

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Area · — km²
Population · 18,79,809
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About the district

Krishnagiri — district of Tamil Nadu

Krishnagiri is a district in Tamil Nadu. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Krishnagiri

Textile manufacturing, granite quarries, and historical hill forts in the Deccan region.

District HQ
Krishnagiri

Must-visit places in Krishnagiri

fort

Krishnagiri Fort

A historic fort built by the Bahmani Sultanate, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

  • fort
    Denkanikotta Fort

    An ancient fort located on a hilltop with strategic military importance and scenic vistas.

  • historical
    Rayakottah

    A historic town known for its ancient temples and role in regional defense during medieval periods.

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Then & Now

Krishnagiri district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
14,51,446
Census 2011 baseline
+17.5%
Population · 2026
17,04,816
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,42,859
Census 2011 baseline
+15.2%
Households · 2026
3,94,957
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 · 710 villages

Krishnagiri 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
7,42,444Census 2011
Female population
7,09,002Census 2011
Sex ratio
955 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,42,859Census 2011
SC population
2,17,822Census 2011
ST population
21,041Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
17,04,816+17.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,94,957RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
7,15,139Census 2011
Cultivators
2,13,921Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,91,241Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
77.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
6,35,748 / 9,57,82566% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,23,089Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Krishnagiri district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
65 of 710 villages have notable places mapped · 9%
  • Hospital· 23
  • School· 13
  • Temple· 11
  • PHC· 7
  • High school· 4
  • College· 2

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

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All 8 mandals of Krishnagiri

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710 villages · 333 GPs
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Top villages in Krishnagiri

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Krishnagiri

How many mandals and villages are in Krishnagiri district?

Krishnagiri district has 8 mandals and 710 revenue villages across 333 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu.

Where is the headquarters of Krishnagiri district?

The district headquarters of Krishnagiri is —.

What is the pincode of Krishnagiri district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Krishnagiri fall under?

Krishnagiri district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Krishnagiri district?

Krishnagiri district had a population of 18,79,809 per the 2011 Census, across 710 villages.

When was Krishnagiri district formed?

Krishnagiri district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Krishnagiri district?

Major rivers in Krishnagiri district: —.

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

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Districts near Krishnagiri

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