Jamkhandi

Jamkhandi is a Town and Taluka in Bagalkot District of Karnataka. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Jamkhandi Block (CD) is 05443. Total area of jamkhandi taluka is 1,159 km² including 1,129.77 km² rural area and 29.23 km² urban area. Jamkhandi taluka has a population of 4,70,176 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,72,030 while rural population is 2,98,146. Jamkhandi has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females for every 1,000 males. Jamkhandi taluka has a population density of 406 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 90,067 houses in the sub-district, including 34,428 urban houses and 55,639 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 57.89% population of jamkhandi taluka is literate, out of which 64.91% males and 50.75% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jamkhandi Taluka

Jamkhandi Taluka has a total of 70 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Jamkhandi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jamkhandi Taluka

The population profile of Jamkhandi Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Jamkhandi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Jamkhandi Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.