The population of Hassan District is estimated to be17, 21,669 in accordance with the 2001 Census Report. Agriculture forms the district's economic backbone where coffee, black pepper, potato, paddy and sugarcane are the major crops.
Hassan District with its lush terrains and bracing, salubrious climate reverberates with legendary tourist spots which include some of the most exquisitely carved sculptures like that of the Belur-Halebeed, Sravanabelagola and Halebeed .