Sandur

Sandur is a Town and Taluka in Bellary 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 Sandur Block (CD) is 05501. Total area of sandur taluka is 1,245 km² including 1,186.82 km² rural area and 58.18 km² urban area. Sandur taluka has a population of 2,60,213 peoples, out of which urban population is 79,116 while rural population is 1,81,097. Sandur has a sex ratio of approximately 941 females for every 1,000 males. Sandur taluka has a population density of 209 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 52,067 houses in the sub-district, including 17,743 urban houses and 34,324 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.30% population of sandur taluka is literate, out of which 64.74% males and 47.34% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sandur Taluka

Sandur Taluka has a total of 89 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 Sandur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sandur Taluka

The population profile of Sandur 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 Sandur'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 Sandur 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.