Gokak

Gokak 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 Gokak Block (CD) is 05436. Total area of gokak taluka is 1,543 km² including 1,475.38 km² rural area and 67.62 km² urban area. Gokak taluka has a population of 6,12,163 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,35,715 while rural population is 4,76,448. Gokak has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females for every 1,000 males. Gokak taluka has a population density of 397 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,16,569 houses in the sub-district, including 27,660 urban houses and 88,909 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 57.23% population of gokak taluka is literate, out of which 65.60% males and 48.77% females are literate.

List of Villages in Gokak Taluka

Gokak Taluka has a total of 128 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 Gokak Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Gokak Taluka

The population profile of Gokak 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 Gokak'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 Gokak 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.