Sringeri
Sringeri 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, the sub-district code of Sringeri Block (CD) is 05525. The total area of Sringeri Taluka is 444 km², which includes 443.54 km² of rural area and 0.46 km² of urban area. Sringeri has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sringeri Taluka
Sringeri Taluka has a total of 49 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 Sringeri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addagadde | Addagadde | Sringeri (9 km) |
| 2 | Asanabalu | Begaru | Sringeri (18 km) |
| 3 | Balagere | Kere | Sringeri (25 km) |
| 4 | Balekadi | Kere | Sringeri (16 km) |
| 5 | Begar | Begaru | Sringeri (15 km) |
| 6 | Belandur | Addagadde | Sringeri (5 km) |
| 7 | Bettagere | Kuthagodu | Sringeri (8 km) |
| 8 | Darekoppa | Dharekoppa | Sringeri (7 km) |
| 9 | Gandagatta | Markal Kigga | Sringeri (5 km) |
| 10 | Ginikal | Menase | Sringeri (10 km) |
| 11 | Gulaganjimane | Kere | Sringeri (21 km) |
| 12 | Gundre | Kuthagodu | Sringeri (15 km) |
| 13 | Hadi | Kere | Sringeri (20 km) |
| 14 | Hadikiruru | Kere | Sringeri (21 km) |
| 15 | Halandur | Menase | Sringeri (9 km) |
| 16 | Haruru | Nemmaru | Sringeri (15 km) |
| 17 | Heruru | Menase | Sringeri (8 km) |
| 18 | Honnavalli | Dharekoppa | Sringeri (4 km) |
| 19 | K Masige | Begaru | Sringeri (20 km) |
| 20 | Karki Khan Estate | Kere | Sringeri |
| 21 | Kavadi | Addagadde | Sringeri (6 km) |
| 22 | Kelakoppa | Addagadde | Sringeri (16 km) |
| 23 | Kere | Kere | Sringeri (23 km) |
| 24 | Kikkare | Menase | Sringeri (9 km) |
| 25 | Kochavalli | Kuthagodu | Sringeri (12 km) |
| 26 | Kogodu | Markal Kigga | Sringeri (8 km) |
| 27 | Kumbaragodu | Begaru | Sringeri (18 km) |
| 28 | Kunthur | Menase | Sringeri (6 km) |
| 29 | Kuthagodu | Kuthagodu | Sringeri (12 km) |
| 30 | Malanadu | Nemmaru | Sringeri (18 km) |
| 31 | Masige | Menase | Sringeri (4 km) |
| 32 | Mathuvalli Estate | Kere | Sringeri (15 km) |
| 33 | Meega | Begaru | Sringeri (14 km) |
| 34 | Melukoppa | Dharekoppa | Sringeri (9 km) |
| 35 | Menase | Menase | Sringeri (3 km) |
| 36 | Muduba | Kere | Sringeri (25 km) |
| 37 | Nallur | Dharekoppa | Sringeri (9 km) |
| 38 | Neelandur | Begaru | Sringeri (8 km) |
| 39 | Nemmar Estate | Nemmaru | Sringeri (13 km) |
| 40 | Nemmaru | Nemmaru | Sringeri (9 km) |
| 41 | Rushyashringapura | Markal Kigga | Sringeri (9 km) |
| 42 | Sheerlu | Kere | Sringeri (27 km) |
| 43 | Sringeri | Vidyaranayapura | Sringeri |
| 44 | Sunkadamakki | Kere | Sringeri (12 km) |
| 45 | Uluvalli | Vidyaranayapura | Sringeri (3 km) |
| 46 | Vidyaranyapura | Vidyaranayapura | Sringeri (7 km) |
| 47 | Vykuntapura | Kuthagodu | Sringeri (8 km) |
| 48 | Yadadalu | Markal Kigga | Sringeri (7 km) |
| 49 | Yedadalli | Markal Kigga | Sringeri (10 km) |
Population of Sringeri Taluka
The population profile of Sringeri 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 Sringeri Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,539 | 32,617 | 3,922 |
| Male Population | 18,030 | 16,044 | 1,986 |
| Female Population | 18,509 | 16,573 | 1,936 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,961 | 2,606 | 355 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,490 | 1,312 | 178 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,471 | 1,294 | 177 |
| Literate Population | 28,916 | 25,610 | 3,306 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,960 | 13,233 | 1,727 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,956 | 12,377 | 1,579 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,623 | 7,007 | 616 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,070 | 2,811 | 259 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,553 | 4,196 | 357 |
| Total Households | 9,313 | 8,148 | 1,165 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sringeri Taluka is around 36,539 people. This includes 18,030 males and 18,509 females. Rural population is about 32,617 (16,044 males and 16,573 females), while urban population is nearly 3,922 (1,986 males and 1,936 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 2,961 of the population, with 1,490 boys and 1,471 girls. Rural areas have 2,606 children, and urban areas have about 355 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 28,916 literate people in Sringeri Taluka, including 14,960 literate males and 13,956 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 25,610 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,306 people.
- About 7,623 people in Sringeri Taluka are not literate, including 3,070 males and 4,553 females. Rural areas include 7,007 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 616 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 9,313 households, with 8,148 in villages and 1,165 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sringeri Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,295 | 3,940 | 355 |
| SC Male Population | 2,085 | 1,912 | 173 |
| SC Female Population | 2,210 | 2,028 | 182 |
| Total ST Population | 2,978 | 2,917 | 61 |
| ST Male Population | 1,442 | 1,404 | 38 |
| ST Female Population | 1,536 | 1,513 | 23 |
| Population Density | 82 / km² | 74 / km² | 8,526 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sringeri Taluka is approximately 4,295 people, including 2,085 males and 2,210 females. Around 3,940 people live in rural parts. Nearly 355 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sringeri Taluka is about 2,978 people, including 1,442 males and 1,536 females. Around 2,917 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 61 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 82 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 74 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 8,526 people per sq. km.