Kalghatgi

Kalghatgi 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 Kalghatgi Block (CD) is 05476. Total area of kalghatgi taluka is 684 km² including 660.08 km² rural area and 23.92 km² urban area. Kalghatgi taluka has a population of 1,54,659 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,917 while rural population is 1,37,742. Kalghatgi has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Kalghatgi taluka has a population density of 226 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,526 houses in the sub-district, including 3,561 urban houses and 27,965 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.44% population of kalghatgi taluka is literate, out of which 66.29% males and 52.15% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kalghatgi Taluka

Kalghatgi Taluka has a total of 87 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 Kalghatgi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kalghatgi Taluka

The population profile of Kalghatgi 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 Kalghatgi'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 Kalghatgi 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.