Tarikere

Tarikere 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 Tarikere Block (CD) is 05528. Total area of tarikere taluka is 1,221 km² including 1,205.98 km² rural area and 15.02 km² urban area. Tarikere taluka has a population of 2,25,280 peoples, out of which urban population is 35,942 while rural population is 1,89,338. Tarikere has a sex ratio of approximately 995 females for every 1,000 males. Tarikere taluka has a population density of 185 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,225 houses in the sub-district, including 8,438 urban houses and 44,787 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.20% population of tarikere taluka is literate, out of which 76.16% males and 64.22% females are literate.

List of Villages in Tarikere Taluka

Tarikere Taluka has a total of 227 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 Tarikere Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Tarikere Taluka

The population profile of Tarikere 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 Tarikere'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 Tarikere 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.