Sulya Taluka - Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Sulya 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. Sulya is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kodimbala Halt, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 847 km², including 829.87 km² rural area and 17.13 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sulya Taluka
Sulya Taluka has a total of 34 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 | Aivarnadu | Rural | Aivarnadu |
| 2 | Aivathoklu | Rural | Panja |
| 3 | Ajjavara | Rural | Ajjavara |
| 4 | Aletty | Rural | Aletti |
| 5 | Amaramudnur | Rural | Amara Mudnuru |
| 6 | Amarapadnoor | Rural | Amara Mudnuru |
| 7 | Aranthodu | Rural | Aranthodu |
| 8 | Balagodu | Rural | Harihara Pallathadka |
| 9 | Balila | Rural | Balila |
| 10 | Bellare | Rural | Bellare |
| 11 | Devachalla | Rural | Devachalla |
| 12 | Guthigaru | Rural | Guthigaru |
| 13 | Hariharapallathadka | Rural | Harihara Pallathadka |
| 14 | Jalsoor | Rural | Jalsuru |
| 15 | Kalanja | Rural | Kalanja |
| 16 | Kalmadka | Rural | Kalmadka |
| 17 | Kalmakaru | Rural | Kollamogru |
| 18 | Kanaka Majalu | Rural | Kanaka Majalu |
| 19 | Kodiyala | Rural | Kodiyala |
| 20 | Kollamogru | Rural | Kollamogru |
| 21 | Kuthkunja | Rural | Panja |
| 22 | Madappady | Rural | Madippady |
| 23 | Mandekolu | Rural | Mandekolu |
| 24 | Markanja | Rural | Markanja |
| 25 | Mupperia | Rural | Balila |
| 26 | Murulya | Rural | Murulya |
| 27 | Nalkooru | Rural | Guthigaru |
| 28 | Nellurkembraje | Rural | Nelluru Kemraje |
| 29 | Pambethady | Rural | Kalmadka |
| 30 | Peruvaje | Rural | Peruvaje |
| 31 | Sampaje | Rural | Sampaje |
| 32 | Sulya | Urban | Not applicable |
| 33 | Thodikana | Rural | Aranthodu |
| 34 | Ubaradka Mittur | Rural | Ubaradka Mithuru |
Population of Sulya Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Sulya Taluka has a total population of 1,45,227 people, consisting of 72,126 males and 73,101 females. There are 32,074 households in the taluka with an average population density of 171 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 32,074 | 27,880 | 4,194 |
| Population Density | 171 / km² | 151 / km² | 1,165 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,13,415 literate people and 14,392 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 20,287 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11,841 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) | 14,392 | 12,375 | 2,017 |
| Literate Population | 1,13,415 | 97,014 | 16,401 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,812 | 28,255 | 3,557 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 20,287 | 18,215 | 2,072 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11,841 | 10,722 | 1,119 |
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.