Dharwad

Dharwad is a Town and Taluka in Dharwad 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 Dharwad Block (CD) is 05473. Total area of dharwad taluka is 1,015 km² including 1,006.53 km² rural area and 8.47 km² urban area. Dharwad taluka has a population of 2,49,993 peoples, out of which urban population is 17,228 while rural population is 2,32,765. Dharwad has a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Dharwad taluka has a population density of 246 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 50,058 houses in the sub-district, including 3,565 urban houses and 46,493 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.61% population of dharwad taluka is literate, out of which 69.72% males and 55.12% females are literate.

List of Villages in Dharwad Taluka

Dharwad Taluka has a total of 118 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 Dharwad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dharwad Taluka

The population profile of Dharwad 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 Dharwad'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 Dharwad 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.