Sulya

Sulya 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 Sulya Block (CD) is 05565. Total area of sulya taluka is 847 km² including 829.87 km² rural area and 17.13 km² urban area. Sulya taluka has a population of 1,45,227 peoples, out of which urban population is 19,958 while rural population is 1,25,269. Sulya has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females for every 1,000 males. Sulya taluka has a population density of 171 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 32,074 houses in the sub-district, including 4,194 urban houses and 27,880 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.09% population of sulya taluka is literate, out of which 82.28% males and 73.97% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sulya Taluka

Sulya Taluka has a total of 40 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 Sulya Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sulya Taluka

The population profile of Sulya 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 Sulya'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 Sulya 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.