Holalkere

Holalkere 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 Holalkere Block (CD) is 05506. Total area of holalkere taluka is 1,099 km² including 1,088.86 km² rural area and 10.14 km² urban area. Holalkere taluka has a population of 2,07,260 peoples, out of which urban population is 22,019 while rural population is 1,85,241. Holalkere has a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Holalkere taluka has a population density of 189 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 45,730 houses in the sub-district, including 4,875 urban houses and 40,855 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.03% population of holalkere taluka is literate, out of which 74.67% males and 61.22% females are literate.

List of Villages in Holalkere Taluka

Holalkere Taluka has a total of 196 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 Holalkere Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Holalkere Taluka

The population profile of Holalkere 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 Holalkere'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 Holalkere 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.