Beltangadi

Beltangadi 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 Beltangadi Block (CD) is 05563. Total area of beltangadi taluka is 1,382 km² including 1,364.44 km² rural area and 17.56 km² urban area. Beltangadi taluka has a population of 2,66,589 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,787 while rural population is 2,51,802. Beltangadi has a sex ratio of approximately 1020 females for every 1,000 males. Beltangadi taluka has a population density of 193 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 55,385 houses in the sub-district, including 3,234 urban houses and 52,151 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 75.18% population of beltangadi taluka is literate, out of which 80.15% males and 70.31% females are literate.

List of Villages in Beltangadi Taluka

Beltangadi Taluka has a total of 80 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 Beltangadi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Beltangadi Taluka

The population profile of Beltangadi 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 Beltangadi'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 Beltangadi 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.