Athni

Athni is a Town and Taluka in Belgaum 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 Athni Block (CD) is 05434. Total area of athni taluka is 1,991 km² including 1,981.91 km² rural area and 9.09 km² urban area. Athni taluka has a population of 5,25,832 peoples, out of which urban population is 47,842 while rural population is 4,77,990. Athni has a sex ratio of approximately 957 females for every 1,000 males. Athni taluka has a population density of 264 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,07,689 houses in the sub-district, including 9,991 urban houses and 97,698 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.90% population of athni taluka is literate, out of which 68.11% males and 53.37% females are literate.

List of Villages in Athni Taluka

Athni Taluka has a total of 110 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 Athni Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Athni Taluka

The population profile of Athni 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 Athni'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 Athni 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.