Mangalore

Mangalore 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 Mangalore Block (CD) is 05561. Total area of mangalore taluka is 865 km² including 498.58 km² rural area and 366.42 km² urban area. Mangalore taluka has a population of 9,94,602 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,84,569 while rural population is 2,10,033. Mangalore has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females for every 1,000 males. Mangalore taluka has a population density of 1150 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,16,300 houses in the sub-district, including 1,72,297 urban houses and 44,003 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 82.83% population of mangalore taluka is literate, out of which 85.59% males and 80.14% females are literate.

List of Villages in Mangalore Taluka

Mangalore Taluka has a total of 100 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 Mangalore Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mangalore Taluka

The population profile of Mangalore 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 Mangalore'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 Mangalore 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.