Chikodi

Chikodi 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 Chikodi Block (CD) is 05433. Total area of chikodi taluka is 1,263 km² including 1,209.64 km² rural area and 53.36 km² urban area. Chikodi taluka has a population of 6,28,800 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,24,962 while rural population is 5,03,838. Chikodi has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Chikodi taluka has a population density of 498 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,32,923 houses in the sub-district, including 27,377 urban houses and 1,05,546 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.07% population of chikodi taluka is literate, out of which 74.52% males and 59.36% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chikodi Taluka

Chikodi Taluka has a total of 129 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 Chikodi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chikodi Taluka

The population profile of Chikodi 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 Chikodi'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 Chikodi 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.