Kundgol
Kundgol 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 Kundgol Block (CD) is 05477. Total area of kundgol taluka is 648 km² including 646.83 km² rural area and 1.17 km² urban area. Kundgol taluka has a population of 1,65,568 peoples, out of which urban population is 18,726 while rural population is 1,46,842. Kundgol has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females for every 1,000 males. Kundgol taluka has a population density of 256 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 33,710 houses in the sub-district, including 3,760 urban houses and 29,950 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.94% population of kundgol taluka is literate, out of which 73.80% males and 57.69% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kundgol Taluka
Kundgol Taluka has a total of 58 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 Kundgol Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Bagawad | Hiregunjal | Lakshmeshwar (16 km) |
2 | Bardwad | Chakalabbi | Kundgol (18 km) |
3 | Basapur | Hirenarti | Kundgol (6 km) |
4 | Belligatti | Ramanakoppa | Shiggaon (20 km) |
5 | Benakanahalli | Hirenarti | Kundgol (5 km) |
6 | Betadur | Betadur | Kundgol (10 km) |
7 | Bilebal | Devanur | Kundgol (5 km) |
8 | Bujruk Tarlaghatta | Bhu Tarlagatta | Kundgol (16 km) |
9 | Bullappanakoppa | Bhu Tarlagatta | Kundgol (15 km) |
10 | Chakalabbi | Chakalabbi | Kundgol (15 km) |
11 | Chikkagunjal | Hiregunjal | Lakshmeshwar (16 km) |
12 | Chikkaharakuni | Hireharkuni | Kundgol (12 km) |
13 | Chikkanarti | Yeraguppi | Kundgol (8 km) |
14 | Devanur | Devanur | Kundgol (5 km) |
15 | Goudgeri | Goudageri | Shiggaon (15 km) |
16 | Gudenakatti | Gudenakatti | Kundgol (6 km) |
17 | Gudgeri | Gudageri | Lakshmeshwar (12 km) |
18 | Gurunahalli | Guruvinahalli | Kundgol (25 km) |
19 | Hanamanahalli | Mattigatti | Shiggaon (14 km) |
20 | Hanchinal | Kubihal | Kundgol (5 km) |
21 | Haralapur | Harlapur | Lakshmeshwar (6 km) |
22 | Hirebudihal | Ingalagi | Shiggaon (17 km) |
23 | Hiregunjal | Hiregunjal | Lakshmeshwar (16 km) |
24 | Hireharakuni | Hireharkuni | Kundgol (15 km) |
25 | Hirenarti | Hirenarti | Kundgol (10 km) |
26 | Hosahalli | Chakalabbi | Kundgol (12 km) |
27 | Hosakatti | Ramanakoppa | Kundgol (22 km) |
28 | Inamkoppa | Betadur | Kundgol (15 km) |
29 | Ingalagi | Ingalagi | Shiggaon (16 km) |
30 | Jigalur | Ramanakoppa | Shiggaon (19 km) |
31 | Kalas | Kalas | Lakshmeshwar (12 km) |
32 | Kamadolli | Kamadolli | Kundgol (8 km) |
33 | Kodliwad | Rottigawad | Kundgol (15 km) |
34 | Konkanakuratti | Rottigawad | Kundgol (18 km) |
35 | Kubihal | Kubihal | Kundgol (20 km) |
36 | Kundgol | N/A | Kundgol |
37 | Kunkur | Malali | Shiggaon (19 km) |
38 | Malali | Malali | Kundgol (23 km) |
39 | Mandiganal | Gudageri | Shiggaon (15 km) |
40 | Mattigatti | Mattigatti | Shiggaon (15 km) |
41 | Mullahalli | Yeraguppi | Kundgol (15 km) |
42 | Nelagudda | Bhu Tarlagatta | Kundgol (15 km) |
43 | Pasupathihal | Pashupathihala | Lakshmeshwar (11 km) |
44 | Pura | Gudenakatti | Kundgol (6 km) |
45 | Ramanakoppa | Ramanakoppa | Kundgol (22 km) |
46 | Ramapur | Mattigatti | Shiggaon (14 km) |
47 | Rattigeri | Goudageri | Shiggaon (15 km) |
48 | Rottigawad | Rottigawad | Kundgol (36 km) |
49 | Sankalipur | Goudageri | Lakshmeshwar (15 km) |
50 | Saunshi | Saunsi | Kundgol (7 km) |
51 | Shirur | Shirur | Kundgol (4 km) |
52 | Sultanapur | Harlapur | Lakshmeshwar (6 km) |
53 | Teertha | Malali | Shiggaon (17 km) |
54 | Vithalapur | Guruvinahalli | Kundgol (20 km) |
55 | Yaliwal | Yeliwal | Kundgol (18 km) |
56 | Yaraguppi | Yeraguppi | Kundgol (10 km) |
57 | Yaribudihal | Yarebudihal | Lakshmeshwar (14 km) |
58 | Yarinarayanpur | Gudenakatti | Kundgol (15 km) |
Population of Kundgol Taluka
The population profile of Kundgol 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 Kundgol's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,65,568 | 1,46,842 | 18,726 |
Male Population | 84,806 | 75,383 | 9,423 |
Female Population | 80,762 | 71,459 | 9,303 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,008 | 16,824 | 2,184 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,851 | 8,770 | 1,081 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,157 | 8,054 | 1,103 |
Literate Population | 1,09,180 | 96,449 | 12,731 |
Literate Male Population | 62,590 | 55,555 | 7,035 |
Literate Female Population | 46,590 | 40,894 | 5,696 |
Illiterate Population | 56,388 | 50,393 | 5,995 |
Illiterate Male Population | 22,216 | 19,828 | 2,388 |
Illiterate Female Population | 34,172 | 30,565 | 3,607 |
Total Households | 33,710 | 29,950 | 3,760 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kundgol 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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 15,736 | 14,116 | 1,620 |
SC Male Population | 8,040 | 7,232 | 808 |
SC Female Population | 7,696 | 6,884 | 812 |
Total ST Population | 11,551 | 11,016 | 535 |
ST Male Population | 5,872 | 5,609 | 263 |
ST Female Population | 5,679 | 5,407 | 272 |
Population Density | 256 / km² | 227 / km² | 16,005 / km² |