Chikmagalur
Chikmagalur is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Chikmagalur district is 7,202 km², which includes 7,091.47 km² of rural area and 110.53 km² of urban area. There are about 1,022 villages in Chikmagalur district.
For administrative convenience, Chikmagalur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Chikmagalur is the largest taluka in chikmagalur district by both area and population. Sringeri is the smallest taluka in chikmagalur district by both area and population. There are 7 talukas in Chikmagalur district. Here is the list of all Chikmagalur Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Chikmagalur District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chikmagalur | 1,592 | 3,05,368 |
| 2 | Kadur | 1,421 | 2,91,668 |
| 3 | Koppa | 566 | 84,882 |
| 4 | Mudigere | 1,155 | 1,28,134 |
| 5 | Narasimharajapura | 803 | 66,090 |
| 6 | Sringeri | 444 | 36,539 |
| 7 | Tarikere | 1,221 | 2,25,280 |
Population of Chikmagalur District
The population of Chikmagalur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Chikmagalur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,37,961 | 8,98,453 | 2,39,508 |
| Total Male Population | 5,66,622 | 4,47,545 | 1,19,077 |
| Total Female Population | 5,71,339 | 4,50,908 | 1,20,431 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,05,328 | 82,205 | 23,123 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 53,493 | 41,714 | 11,779 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 51,835 | 40,491 | 11,344 |
| Literate Population | 8,18,345 | 6,28,083 | 1,90,262 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,38,257 | 3,40,186 | 98,071 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,80,088 | 2,87,897 | 92,191 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,19,616 | 2,70,370 | 49,246 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,28,365 | 1,07,359 | 21,006 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,91,251 | 1,63,011 | 28,240 |
| Households | 2,76,085 | 2,18,247 | 57,838 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chikmagalur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Chikmagalur district is 11,37,961, including 5,66,622 males and 5,71,339 females. In rural areas, it is 8,98,453, including 4,47,545 males and 4,50,908 females. In urban areas, it is 2,39,508, including 1,19,077 males and 1,20,431 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Chikmagalur district is 1,05,328, including 53,493 boys and 51,835 girls. In rural areas, it is 82,205, including 41,714 boys and 40,491 girls. In urban areas, it is 23,123, including 11,779 boys and 11,344 girls.
- Literate population in Chikmagalur district is around 8,18,345, including 4,38,257 males and 3,80,088 females. In rural areas, it is 6,28,083, including 3,40,186 males and 2,87,897 females. In urban areas, it is 1,90,262, including 98,071 males and 92,191 females.
- Illiterate population in Chikmagalur district is about 3,19,616, including 1,28,365 males and 1,91,251 females. In rural areas, it is 2,70,370, including 1,07,359 males and 1,63,011 females. In urban areas, it is 49,246, including 21,006 males and 28,240 females.
- There are about 2,76,085 households in Chikmagalur district, including 2,18,247 in rural areas and 57,838 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chikmagalur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,53,651 | 2,18,406 | 35,245 |
| SC Male Population | 1,25,016 | 1,07,779 | 17,237 |
| SC Female Population | 1,28,635 | 1,10,627 | 18,008 |
| Total ST Population | 44,970 | 40,142 | 4,828 |
| ST Male Population | 21,990 | 19,627 | 2,363 |
| ST Female Population | 22,980 | 20,515 | 2,465 |
| Population Density | 158 / km² | 127 / km² | 2,167 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chikmagalur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chikmagalur district is approximately 2,53,651, including 1,25,016 males and 1,28,635 females. In rural areas, it is 2,18,406, including 1,07,779 males and 1,10,627 females. In urban areas, it is 35,245, including 17,237 males and 18,008 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chikmagalur district is about 44,970, including 21,990 males and 22,980 females. In rural areas, it is 40,142, including 19,627 males and 20,515 females. In urban areas, it is 4,828, including 2,363 males and 2,465 females.
- Overall population density of Chikmagalur district is around 158 people per km². Rural areas have about 127 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,167 people per km².