Harihar

Harihar 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 Harihar Block (CD) is 05509. Total area of harihar taluka is 485 km² including 462.14 km² rural area and 22.86 km² urban area. Harihar taluka has a population of 2,54,170 peoples, out of which urban population is 90,502 while rural population is 1,63,668. Harihar has a sex ratio of approximately 965 females for every 1,000 males. Harihar taluka has a population density of 524 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 52,434 houses in the sub-district, including 19,110 urban houses and 33,324 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.04% population of harihar taluka is literate, out of which 73.40% males and 62.48% females are literate.

List of Villages in Harihar Taluka

Harihar Taluka has a total of 86 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 Harihar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Harihar Taluka

The population profile of Harihar 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 Harihar'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 Harihar 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.