Belgaum
Belgaum is a district in the Karnataka State of India. Total area of Belgaum is 13,433 km² including 13,014.51 km² rural area and 418.49 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Belgaum has a population of 47,79,661 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,11,195 while rural population is 35,68,466. Belgaum has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 356 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,83,854 houses in the district, including 2,64,621 urban houses and 7,19,233 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,263 villages in belgaum district.
The Belgaum district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Athni is the largest taluka in belgaum district covering area of 1991.00 km² while Raybag is the smallest taluka in belgaum district covering area of 952.00 km². Belgaum is the most populous whereas Khanapur is the least populous taluka in belgaum district. There are 10 talukas in Belgaum district. Here is the list of all Belgaum Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Belgaum District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athni | 1,991 | 5,25,832 |
| 2 | Belgaum | 1,032 | 9,57,373 |
| 3 | Chikodi | 1,263 | 6,28,800 |
| 4 | Gokak | 1,543 | 6,12,163 |
| 5 | Hukeri | 987 | 3,99,270 |
| 6 | Khanapur | 1,742 | 2,58,089 |
| 7 | Parasgad | 1,578 | 3,52,929 |
| 8 | Ramdurg | 1,225 | 2,58,527 |
| 9 | Raybag | 952 | 4,05,489 |
| 10 | Sampgaon | 1,120 | 3,81,189 |
Population of Belgaum District
The population of Belgaum offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Belgaum, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,79,661 | 35,68,466 | 12,11,195 |
| Total Male Population | 24,23,063 | 18,11,094 | 6,11,969 |
| Total Female Population | 23,56,598 | 17,57,372 | 5,99,226 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,26,269 | 4,87,103 | 1,39,166 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,23,761 | 2,51,599 | 72,162 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,02,508 | 2,35,504 | 67,004 |
| Literate Population | 30,52,032 | 21,34,792 | 9,17,240 |
| Literate Male Population | 17,25,548 | 12,33,802 | 4,91,746 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,26,484 | 9,00,990 | 4,25,494 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,27,629 | 14,33,674 | 2,93,955 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,97,515 | 5,77,292 | 1,20,223 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,30,114 | 8,56,382 | 1,73,732 |
| Households | 9,83,854 | 7,19,233 | 2,64,621 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Belgaum. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,77,418 | 4,48,375 | 1,29,043 |
| SC Male Population | 2,89,096 | 2,25,418 | 63,678 |
| SC Female Population | 2,88,322 | 2,22,957 | 65,365 |
| Total ST Population | 2,97,198 | 2,53,876 | 43,322 |
| ST Male Population | 1,48,673 | 1,27,133 | 21,540 |
| ST Female Population | 1,48,525 | 1,26,743 | 21,782 |
| Population Density | 356 / km² | 274 / km² | 2,894 / km² |