Channagiri

Channagiri is a Town and Taluka in Davanagere 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 Channagiri Block (CD) is 05514. Total area of channagiri taluka is 1,210 km² including 1,208.84 km² rural area and 1.16 km² urban area. Channagiri taluka has a population of 3,02,317 peoples, out of which urban population is 21,313 while rural population is 2,81,004. Channagiri has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females for every 1,000 males. Channagiri taluka has a population density of 250 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 65,904 houses in the sub-district, including 4,550 urban houses and 61,354 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.72% population of channagiri taluka is literate, out of which 70.65% males and 58.66% females are literate.

List of Villages in Channagiri Taluka

Channagiri Taluka has a total of 229 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 Channagiri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Channagiri Taluka

The population profile of Channagiri 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 Channagiri'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 Channagiri 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.