Narasimharajapura Taluka - Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
Narasimharajapura is an administrative taluka in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Narasimharajapura is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 803 km², including 801.28 km² rural area and 1.72 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1036 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Narasimharajapura Taluka
Narasimharajapura Taluka has a total of 65 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aduvalli | Rural | Aduvalli (Gadigeshwara) |
| 2 | Alehalli | Rural | Bale ( Mudabagilu ) |
| 3 | Aralikoppa | Rural | Gubbiga |
| 4 | Aramballi | Rural | Kadahinabylu |
| 5 | B.Kanabur | Rural | B.Kanabur ( Balehonnur ) |
| 6 | Badagabylu | Rural | Mensur |
| 7 | Bale | Rural | Bale ( Mudabagilu ) |
| 8 | Balekoppa | Rural | Kadahinabylu |
| 9 | Bannur | Rural | Bannur |
| 10 | Bellur | Rural | Seethur |
| 11 | Bilalkoppa | Rural | Honnekudige ( Hanthuvine) |
| 12 | Byrapura | Rural | Muthinakoppa |
| 13 | Dandubittahara | Rural | Honnekudige ( Hanthuvine) |
| 14 | Davana | Rural | Kanur |
| 15 | Echikere | Rural | Gubbiga |
| 16 | Goolikoppa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 17 | Goragallu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Gubbiga | Rural | Gubbiga |
| 19 | Haledanivasa | Rural | Kadahinabylu |
| 20 | Halsur | Rural | Bannur |
| 21 | Handur | Rural | Honnekudige ( Hanthuvine) |
| 22 | Haravari | Rural | Kanur |
| 23 | Hathbur | Rural | Seethur |
| 24 | Hebbe | Rural | Honnekudige ( Hanthuvine) |
| 25 | Hiluvalli | Rural | Nagalapura ( G.H.Kaimara) |
| 26 | Honnekudige | Rural | Honnekudige ( Hanthuvine) |
| 27 | Hosahalli | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 28 | K.Kanabur | Rural | Muthinakoppa |
| 29 | Kadahinabylu | Rural | Kadahinabylu |
| 30 | Kamalapura | Rural | Seethur |
| 31 | Kanive | Rural | Muthinakoppa |
| 32 | Kanur | Rural | Kanur |
| 33 | Karehadlu | Rural | Bannur |
| 34 | Karekeshwara | Rural | Karekeshwara ( Melpal) |
| 35 | Kolale | Rural | Aduvalli (Gadigeshwara) |
| 36 | Konakere | Rural | Muthinakoppa |
| 37 | Konodi | Rural | Seethur |
| 38 | Kusabur | Rural | Muthinakoppa |
| 39 | Lingapura | Rural | Mensur |
| 40 | Madaboor | Rural | Muthinakoppa |
| 41 | Magundi | Rural | Magundi |
| 42 | Malalihole | Rural | Kadahinabylu |
| 43 | Mallandaru | Rural | Seethur |
| 44 | Megaramakki | Rural | Aduvalli (Gadigeshwara) |
| 45 | Mensur | Rural | Mensur |
| 46 | Muduguni | Rural | B.Kanabur ( Balehonnur ) |
| 47 | Muthinakoppa | Rural | Muthinakoppa |
| 48 | Nagalapura | Rural | Nagalapura ( G.H.Kaimara) |
| 49 | Nandigave | Rural | Honnekudige ( Hanthuvine) |
| 50 | Nelagaddhe | Rural | Bale ( Mudabagilu ) |
| 51 | Nerlukoppa | Rural | Kadahinabylu |
| 52 | Ravoor | Rural | Mensur |
| 53 | Salur | Rural | Honnekudige ( Hanthuvine) |
| 54 | Sankse | Rural | Kanur |
| 55 | Sarya | Rural | Honnekudige ( Hanthuvine) |
| 56 | Seethur | Rural | Seethur |
| 57 | Shedagaru | Rural | Seethur |
| 58 | Shimse | Rural | Mensur |
| 59 | Shiragalale | Rural | Bale ( Mudabagilu ) |
| 60 | Soosalavani | Rural | Kadahinabylu |
| 61 | Thadasa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 62 | Vaggade | Rural | Bale ( Mudabagilu ) |
| 63 | Varkate | Rural | Honnekudige ( Hanthuvine) |
| 64 | Vittala | Rural | Kadahinabylu |
| 65 | Yadehalli | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Narasimharajapura Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Narasimharajapura Taluka has a total population of 66,090 people, consisting of 32,449 males and 33,641 females. There are 16,566 households in the taluka with an average population density of 82 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,090 | 58,632 | 7,458 |
| Male Population | 32,449 | 28,712 | 3,737 |
| Female Population | 33,641 | 29,920 | 3,721 |
| Total Households | 16,566 | 14,827 | 1,739 |
| Population Density | 82 / km² | 73 / km² | 4,336 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 49,711 literate people and 6,404 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,359 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,097 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,404 | 5,717 | 687 |
| Literate Population | 49,711 | 43,529 | 6,182 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,379 | 15,103 | 1,276 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,359 | 10,192 | 1,167 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,097 | 1,825 | 272 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.