Hiriyur

Hiriyur 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 Hiriyur Block (CD) is 05508. Total area of hiriyur taluka is 1,703 km² including 1,682.78 km² rural area and 20.22 km² urban area. Hiriyur taluka has a population of 2,86,133 peoples, out of which urban population is 56,416 while rural population is 2,29,717. Hiriyur has a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Hiriyur taluka has a population density of 168 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 64,086 houses in the sub-district, including 13,071 urban houses and 51,015 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.96% population of hiriyur taluka is literate, out of which 72.45% males and 59.38% females are literate.

List of Villages in Hiriyur Taluka

Hiriyur Taluka has a total of 156 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 Hiriyur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Hiriyur Taluka

The population profile of Hiriyur 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 Hiriyur'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 Hiriyur 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.