Kollegal

Kollegal is a Town and Taluka in Chamarajanagar 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 Kollegal Block (CD) is 05579. Total area of kollegal taluka is 2,789 km² including 2,750.42 km² rural area and 38.58 km² urban area. Kollegal taluka has a population of 3,57,853 peoples, out of which urban population is 68,215 while rural population is 2,89,638. Kollegal has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. Kollegal taluka has a population density of 128 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 84,685 houses in the sub-district, including 15,966 urban houses and 68,719 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 57.10% population of kollegal taluka is literate, out of which 62.71% males and 51.33% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kollegal Taluka

Kollegal Taluka has a total of 139 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 Kollegal Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kollegal Taluka

The population profile of Kollegal 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 Kollegal'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 Kollegal 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.