Puttur Taluka - Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Puttur is an administrative taluka in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Puttur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kaniuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,027 km², including 982.15 km² rural area and 44.85 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1011 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puttur Taluka
Puttur Taluka has a total of 33 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariyadka | Rural | Ariyadka |
| 2 | Aryapu (Rural) | Rural | Aryapu |
| 3 | Badagannur | Rural | Badagannuru |
| 4 | Bajathuru | Rural | Bajathuru |
| 5 | Balnadu (Rural) | Rural | Balnadu |
| 6 | Bannur (Rural) | Rural | Bannuru |
| 7 | Bellipadi | Rural | Kodimbady |
| 8 | Bettampady | Rural | Bettampady |
| 9 | Chickamudnoor (Rural) | Rural | Bannuru |
| 10 | Hirebandadi | Rural | Hirebandady |
| 11 | Irde | Rural | Bettampady |
| 12 | Kabaka (Rural) | Rural | Kabaka |
| 13 | Kedambady | Rural | Kedambady |
| 14 | Kemminje (Rural) | Rural | Munduru |
| 15 | Keyyur | Rural | Keyyur |
| 16 | Kodimbady | Rural | Kodimbady |
| 17 | Kolthige | Rural | Kolthige |
| 18 | Kudippadi | Rural | Kudippadi |
| 19 | Kuriya | Rural | Aryapu |
| 20 | Madnooru | Rural | Ariyadka |
| 21 | Mundoor | Rural | Munduru |
| 22 | Narimogru | Rural | Narimogaru |
| 23 | Nekkiladi | Rural | 34 Nekkilady |
| 24 | Nettanigemudnoor | Rural | Nettanige Mudnuru |
| 25 | Nidpalli | Rural | Nidpalli |
| 26 | Olamogru | Rural | Volamogaru |
| 27 | Padnoor (Rural) | Rural | Bannuru |
| 28 | Paduvannur | Rural | Badagannuru |
| 29 | Panaje | Rural | Panaje |
| 30 | Putturu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 31 | Sarve | Rural | Munduru |
| 32 | Shanthigodu | Rural | Narimogaru |
| 33 | Uppinangady (Ct) | Rural | Uppinangady |
Population of Puttur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Puttur Taluka has a total population of 2,87,851 people, consisting of 1,43,116 males and 1,44,735 females. There are 59,569 households in the taluka with an average population density of 280 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 59,569 | 46,647 | 12,922 |
| Population Density | 280 / km² | 231 / km² | 1,357 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,21,949 literate people and 29,817 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 34,040 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 17,627 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,817 | 23,732 | 6,085 |
| Literate Population | 2,21,949 | 1,71,575 | 50,374 |
| Illiterate Population | 65,902 | 55,402 | 10,500 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 34,040 | 28,772 | 5,268 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 17,627 | 15,146 | 2,481 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.