Bhalki

Bhalki is a Town and Taluka in Bidar 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 Bhalki Block (CD) is 05455. Total area of bhalki taluka is 1,119 km² including 1,087.69 km² rural area and 31.31 km² urban area. Bhalki taluka has a population of 2,77,350 peoples, out of which urban population is 40,333 while rural population is 2,37,017. Bhalki has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females for every 1,000 males. Bhalki taluka has a population density of 248 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 54,100 houses in the sub-district, including 7,563 urban houses and 46,537 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.69% population of bhalki taluka is literate, out of which 70.79% males and 54.24% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bhalki Taluka

Bhalki Taluka has a total of 131 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 Bhalki Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bhalki Taluka

The population profile of Bhalki 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 Bhalki'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 Bhalki 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.