Molakalmuru

Molakalmuru 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 Molakalmuru Block (CD) is 05503. Total area of molakalmuru taluka is 739 km² including 695.94 km² rural area and 43.06 km² urban area. Molakalmuru taluka has a population of 1,41,284 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,797 while rural population is 1,25,487. Molakalmuru has a sex ratio of approximately 960 females for every 1,000 males. Molakalmuru taluka has a population density of 191 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,551 houses in the sub-district, including 3,349 urban houses and 24,202 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 57.01% population of molakalmuru taluka is literate, out of which 65.85% males and 47.81% females are literate.

List of Villages in Molakalmuru Taluka

Molakalmuru Taluka has a total of 87 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 Molakalmuru Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Molakalmuru Taluka

The population profile of Molakalmuru 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 Molakalmuru'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 Molakalmuru 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.