Challakere

Challakere is a Town and Taluka in Chitradurga 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 Challakere Block (CD) is 05504. Total area of challakere taluka is 2,074 km² including 2,043.29 km² rural area and 30.71 km² urban area. Challakere taluka has a population of 3,65,784 peoples, out of which urban population is 55,194 while rural population is 3,10,590. Challakere has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females for every 1,000 males. Challakere taluka has a population density of 176 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 76,361 houses in the sub-district, including 12,050 urban houses and 64,311 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.41% population of challakere taluka is literate, out of which 68.92% males and 53.65% females are literate.

List of Villages in Challakere Taluka

Challakere Taluka has a total of 190 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 Challakere Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Challakere Taluka

The population profile of Challakere 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 Challakere'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 Challakere 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.