Bantval

Bantval is a Town and Taluka in Dakshina Kannada 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 Bantval Block (CD) is 05562. Total area of bantval taluka is 740 km² including 634.70 km² rural area and 105.30 km² urban area. Bantval taluka has a population of 3,95,380 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,15,898 while rural population is 2,79,482. Bantval has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females for every 1,000 males. Bantval taluka has a population density of 534 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 76,405 houses in the sub-district, including 21,843 urban houses and 54,562 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.58% population of bantval taluka is literate, out of which 82.41% males and 72.80% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bantval Taluka

Bantval Taluka has a total of 81 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 Bantval Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bantval Taluka

The population profile of Bantval 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 Bantval'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 Bantval 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.