Puttur
Puttur 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, the sub-district code of Puttur Block (CD) is 05564. The total area of Puttur Taluka is 1,027 km², which includes 982.15 km² of rural area and 44.85 km² of urban area. Puttur has a sex ratio of approximately 1011 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puttur Taluka
Puttur Taluka has a total of 67 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 Puttur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102 Nekkilady | Mardhala | Puttur (49 km) |
| 2 | Aithoor | Aithuru | Puttur (50 km) |
| 3 | Alankaru | Alankaru | Puttur (28 km) |
| 4 | Alanthaya | Golithottu | Puttur (20 km) |
| 5 | Ariyadka | Ariyadka | Puttur (15 km) |
| 6 | Aryapu | Aryapu | Puttur (4 km) |
| 7 | Badagannur | Badagannuru | Puttur (20 km) |
| 8 | Bajathuru | Bajathuru | Puttur (20 km) |
| 9 | Ballya | Kutrupady | Puttur (40 km) |
| 10 | Balnadu | Balnadu | Puttur (9 km) |
| 11 | Bannur | Bannuru | Puttur (4 km) |
| 12 | Bantra | Mardhala | Puttur (42 km) |
| 13 | Belandoor | Belanduru | Puttur (20 km) |
| 14 | Bellipadi | Kodimbady | Puttur (5 km) |
| 15 | Bettampady | Bettampady | Puttur (10 km) |
| 16 | Bilinele | Bilinele | Puttur (55 km) |
| 17 | Charvaka | Kaniyuru | Puttur (25 km) |
| 18 | Chickamudnoor | Bannuru | Puttur (4 km) |
| 19 | Dolpady | Kaniyuru | Puttur (45 km) |
| 20 | G0lithattu | Golithottu | Puttur (20 km) |
| 21 | Haleneranki | Ramakunja | Puttur (28 km) |
| 22 | Hirebandadi | Hirebandady | Puttur (12 km) |
| 23 | Ichlampady | Kaukrady | Puttur (40 km) |
| 24 | Irde | Bettampady | Puttur (15 km) |
| 25 | Kabaka | Kabaka | Puttur (2 km) |
| 26 | Kadaba | Kadaba | Puttur (42 km) |
| 27 | Kaimana | Belanduru | Puttur (20 km) |
| 28 | Kaniyoor | Kaniyuru | Puttur (30 km) |
| 29 | Kedambady | Kedambady | Puttur (15 km) |
| 30 | Kemminje | Munduru | Puttur (6 km) |
| 31 | Keyyur | Keyyur | Puttur (20 km) |
| 32 | Kodimbady | Kodimbady | Puttur (5 km) |
| 33 | Kodimbala | Kadaba | Puttur (42 km) |
| 34 | Koila | Koila | Puttur (23 km) |
| 35 | Kolthige | Kolthige | Puttur (25 km) |
| 36 | Kombaru | Kombaru | Puttur (52 km) |
| 37 | Konaje | Konaje | Puttur (49 km) |
| 38 | Konalu | Golithottu | Puttur (20 km) |
| 39 | Kowkradi | Kaukrady | Puttur (32 km) |
| 40 | Kudipadi | Kodippady | Puttur (6 km) |
| 41 | Kudmaru | Belanduru | Puttur (19 km) |
| 42 | Kunthoor | Perabe | Puttur (26 km) |
| 43 | Kuriya | Aryapu | Puttur (12 km) |
| 44 | Kutrupadi | Kutrupady | Puttur (40 km) |
| 45 | Madnooru | Ariyadka | Puttur (18 km) |
| 46 | Mundoor | Munduru | Puttur (10 km) |
| 47 | Narimogru | Narimogaru | Puttur (8 km) |
| 48 | Nekkiladi | 34 Nekkilady | Puttur (12 km) |
| 49 | Nelyadi | Nelyady | Puttur (30 km) |
| 50 | Nettanigemudnoor | Nettanige Mudnuru | Puttur (25 km) |
| 51 | Nidpalli | Nidpalli | Puttur (15 km) |
| 52 | Noojibalthila | Noojibalthila | Puttur (55 km) |
| 53 | Olamogru | Volamogaru | Puttur (10 km) |
| 54 | Padnoor | Bannuru | Puttur (5 km) |
| 55 | Paduvannur | Badagannuru | Puttur (25 km) |
| 56 | Palthadi | Savanuru | Puttur (25 km) |
| 57 | Panaje | Panaje | Puttur (20 km) |
| 58 | Perabe | Perabe | Puttur (30 km) |
| 59 | Punachpady | Savanuru | Puttur (25 km) |
| 60 | Ramakunja | Ramakunja | Puttur (28 km) |
| 61 | Renjilady | Noojibalthila | Puttur (60 km) |
| 62 | Sarve | Munduru | Puttur (12 km) |
| 63 | Savanur | Savanuru | Puttur (16 km) |
| 64 | Shanthigodu | Narimogaru | Puttur (8 km) |
| 65 | Shirady | Shirady | Puttur (50 km) |
| 66 | Shiribagilu | Kombaru | Puttur (53 km) |
| 67 | Uppinangady | Uppinangady | Puttur |
Population of Puttur Taluka
The population profile of Puttur 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 Puttur Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,87,851 | 2,26,977 | 60,874 |
| Male Population | 1,43,116 | 1,12,812 | 30,304 |
| Female Population | 1,44,735 | 1,14,165 | 30,570 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,817 | 23,732 | 6,085 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,330 | 12,157 | 3,173 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,487 | 11,575 | 2,912 |
| Literate Population | 2,21,949 | 1,71,575 | 50,374 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,16,726 | 90,749 | 25,977 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,05,223 | 80,826 | 24,397 |
| Illiterate Population | 65,902 | 55,402 | 10,500 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 26,390 | 22,063 | 4,327 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 39,512 | 33,339 | 6,173 |
| Total Households | 59,569 | 46,647 | 12,922 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Puttur Taluka is around 2,87,851 people. This includes 1,43,116 males and 1,44,735 females. Rural population is about 2,26,977 (1,12,812 males and 1,14,165 females), while urban population is nearly 60,874 (30,304 males and 30,570 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 29,817 of the population, with 15,330 boys and 14,487 girls. Rural areas have 23,732 children, and urban areas have about 6,085 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,21,949 literate people in Puttur Taluka, including 1,16,726 literate males and 1,05,223 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,71,575 individuals and urban literacy covers around 50,374 people.
- About 65,902 people in Puttur Taluka are not literate, including 26,390 males and 39,512 females. Rural areas include 55,402 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 10,500 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 59,569 households, with 46,647 in villages and 12,922 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puttur Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 34,040 | 28,772 | 5,268 |
| SC Male Population | 17,102 | 14,524 | 2,578 |
| SC Female Population | 16,938 | 14,248 | 2,690 |
| Total ST Population | 17,627 | 15,146 | 2,481 |
| ST Male Population | 8,773 | 7,552 | 1,221 |
| ST Female Population | 8,854 | 7,594 | 1,260 |
| Population Density | 280 / km² | 231 / km² | 1,357 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puttur Taluka is approximately 34,040 people, including 17,102 males and 16,938 females. Around 28,772 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,268 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puttur Taluka is about 17,627 people, including 8,773 males and 8,854 females. Around 15,146 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,481 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 280 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 231 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,357 people per sq. km.