Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur is a Town and Taluka in Chikmagalur 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 Chikmagalur Block (CD) is 05530. Total area of chikmagalur taluka is 1,592 km² including 1,559.26 km² rural area and 32.74 km² urban area. Chikmagalur taluka has a population of 3,05,368 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,18,401 while rural population is 1,86,967. Chikmagalur has a sex ratio of approximately 1010 females for every 1,000 males. Chikmagalur taluka has a population density of 192 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 74,176 houses in the sub-district, including 28,545 urban houses and 45,631 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.89% population of chikmagalur taluka is literate, out of which 78.66% males and 69.17% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chikmagalur Taluka

Chikmagalur Taluka has a total of 225 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 Chikmagalur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chikmagalur Taluka

The population profile of Chikmagalur 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 Chikmagalur'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 Chikmagalur 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.