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, the sub-district code of Sulya Block (CD) is 05565. The total area of Sulya Taluka is 847 km², which includes 829.87 km² of rural area and 17.13 km² of urban area. Sulya has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aivarnadu | Aivarnadu | Sulya (10 km) |
| 2 | Aivathoklu | Panja | Sulya (26 km) |
| 3 | Ajjavara | Ajjavara | Sulya (6 km) |
| 4 | Aletty | Aletti | Sulya (6 km) |
| 5 | Amaramudnur | Amara Mudnuru | Sulya (15 km) |
| 6 | Amarapadnoor | Amara Mudnuru | Sulya (12 km) |
| 7 | Aranthodu | Aranthodu | Sulya (12 km) |
| 8 | Balagodu | Harihara Pallathadka | Sulya (30 km) |
| 9 | Balila | Balila | Sulya (18 km) |
| 10 | Balpa | Balpa | Sulya (38 km) |
| 11 | Bellare | Bellare | Sulya (15 km) |
| 12 | Devachalla | Devachalla | Sulya (22 km) |
| 13 | Guthigaru | Guthigaru | Sulya (25 km) |
| 14 | Hariharapallathadka | Harihara Pallathadka | Sulya (40 km) |
| 15 | Inakidu | Harihara Pallathadka | Sulya (38 km) |
| 16 | Jalsoor | Jalsuru | Sulya (10 km) |
| 17 | Kalanja | Kalanja | Sulya (13 km) |
| 18 | Kalmadka | Kalmadka | Sulya (28 km) |
| 19 | Kalmakaru | Kollamogru | Sulya (50 km) |
| 20 | Kanaka Majalu | Kanaka Majalu | Sulya (12 km) |
| 21 | Kenya | Balpa | Sulya (32 km) |
| 22 | Kodiyala | Kodiyala | Sulya (22 km) |
| 23 | Kollamogru | Kollamogru | Sulya (45 km) |
| 24 | Kuthkunja | Panja | Sulya (27 km) |
| 25 | Madappady | Madippady | Sulya (20 km) |
| 26 | Mandekolu | Mandekolu | Sulya (12 km) |
| 27 | Markanja | Markanja | Sulya (20 km) |
| 28 | Mupperia | Balila | Sulya (15 km) |
| 29 | Murulya | Yenmuru | Sulya (25 km) |
| 30 | Nalkooru | Guthigaru | Sulya (15 km) |
| 31 | Nellurkembraje | Nelluru Kemraje | Sulya (12 km) |
| 32 | Pambethady | Kalmadka | Sulya (28 km) |
| 33 | Peruvaje | Peruvaje | Sulya (19 km) |
| 34 | Sampaje | Sampaje | Sulya (22 km) |
| 35 | Subramanya | Subrahmanya | Sulya (42 km) |
| 36 | Thodikana | Aranthodu | Sulya (18 km) |
| 37 | Ubaradka Mittur | Ubaradka Mithuru | Sulya (8 km) |
| 38 | Yedamangala | Yedamangala | Sulya (15 km) |
| 39 | Yenekallu | Subrahmanya | Sulya (34 km) |
| 40 | Yenmooru | Yenmuru | Sulya (24 km) |
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 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 | 1,45,227 | 1,25,269 | 19,958 |
| Male Population | 72,126 | 62,428 | 9,698 |
| Female Population | 73,101 | 62,841 | 10,260 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,392 | 12,375 | 2,017 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,318 | 6,264 | 1,054 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,074 | 6,111 | 963 |
| Literate Population | 1,13,415 | 97,014 | 16,401 |
| Literate Male Population | 59,342 | 51,128 | 8,214 |
| Literate Female Population | 54,073 | 45,886 | 8,187 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,812 | 28,255 | 3,557 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,784 | 11,300 | 1,484 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,028 | 16,955 | 2,073 |
| Total Households | 32,074 | 27,880 | 4,194 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sulya Taluka is around 1,45,227 people. This includes 72,126 males and 73,101 females. Rural population is about 1,25,269 (62,428 males and 62,841 females), while urban population is nearly 19,958 (9,698 males and 10,260 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,392 of the population, with 7,318 boys and 7,074 girls. Rural areas have 12,375 children, and urban areas have about 2,017 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,13,415 literate people in Sulya Taluka, including 59,342 literate males and 54,073 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 97,014 individuals and urban literacy covers around 16,401 people.
- About 31,812 people in Sulya Taluka are not literate, including 12,784 males and 19,028 females. Rural areas include 28,255 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,557 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 32,074 households, with 27,880 in villages and 4,194 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sulya 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 | 20,287 | 18,215 | 2,072 |
| SC Male Population | 9,949 | 8,962 | 987 |
| SC Female Population | 10,338 | 9,253 | 1,085 |
| Total ST Population | 11,841 | 10,722 | 1,119 |
| ST Male Population | 5,832 | 5,292 | 540 |
| ST Female Population | 6,009 | 5,430 | 579 |
| Population Density | 171 / km² | 151 / km² | 1,165 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sulya Taluka is approximately 20,287 people, including 9,949 males and 10,338 females. Around 18,215 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,072 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sulya Taluka is about 11,841 people, including 5,832 males and 6,009 females. Around 10,722 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,119 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 171 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 151 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,165 people per sq. km.