Gadag
Gadag is a Town and Taluka in Gadag 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, the sub-district code of Gadag Block (CD) is 05470. The total area of Gadag Taluka is 1,092 km², which includes 1,029.62 km² of rural area and 62.38 km² of urban area. Gadag has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gadag Taluka
Gadag Taluka has a total of 63 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 Gadag Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adavisomapur | Adavisomapur | Gadag (2 km) |
| 2 | Antur | Antur | Mulgund (15 km) |
| 3 | Asundi | Asundi | Gadag (4 km) |
| 4 | Balaganur | Balaganur | Gadag (20 km) |
| 5 | Balajinagar | Adavisomapur | Gadag (12 km) |
| 6 | Basapur | N/A | Gadag |
| 7 | Beladhadi | Beladhadi | Gadag (12 km) |
| 8 | Belahod | Belahooda | Gadag (18 km) |
| 9 | Benakanakoppa | Neeralagi | Gadag (8 km) |
| 10 | Bentur | Antur | Mulgund (12 km) |
| 11 | Betigeri | N/A | Gadag |
| 12 | Binkadakatti | Binkadakatti | Gadag (4 km) |
| 13 | Brahmandapur | Beladhadi | Gadag (13 km) |
| 14 | Chikkahandigol | Chikkahandigol | Gadag (16 km) |
| 15 | Chikkoppa | Huyelagola | Gadag (6 km) |
| 16 | Chinchalli | Chinchali | Mulgund (4 km) |
| 17 | Dundur | Chikkahandigol | Gadag (14 km) |
| 18 | Gadag | Asundi | Gadag (6 km) |
| 19 | Gavarawad | Kadhadi | Gadag (18 km) |
| 20 | Hanganakatti | Soratur | Shirhatti (4 km) |
| 21 | Harlapur | Haralapur | Gadag (14 km) |
| 22 | Harti | Harti | Mulgund (8 km) |
| 23 | Hatalageri | Hatalageri | Gadag (3 km) |
| 24 | Hirehandigol | Binkadakatti | Gadag (12 km) |
| 25 | Hirekoppa | Huyelagola | Gadag (3 km) |
| 26 | Hombal | Hombala | Gadag (14 km) |
| 27 | Hosur | Yelishirur | Mulgund (13 km) |
| 28 | Huilgol | Huyelagola | Gadag (14 km) |
| 29 | Hulkoti | Hulakoti | Gadag (9 km) |
| 30 | Jalashankarnagar | Adavisomapur | Gadag (6 km) |
| 31 | Kabalayata Katti | Beladhadi | Shirhatti (12 km) |
| 32 | Kadadi | Kadhadi | Gadag (20 km) |
| 33 | Kalasapur | Kalasapur | Gadag (5 km) |
| 34 | Kallur | Chinchali | Mulgund (6 km) |
| 35 | Kanaginahal | Kanaginahal | Gadag (6 km) |
| 36 | Kanavi | Harti | Mulgund (8 km) |
| 37 | Kiritageri | Huyelagola | Gadag (10 km) |
| 38 | Kotumachagi | Kotamachagi | Naregal (3 km) |
| 39 | Kurtakoti | Kurtakoti | Gadag (13 km) |
| 40 | Lakkundi | Lakkundi | Gadag (11 km) |
| 41 | Lingadhal | Lingadal | Gadag (20 km) |
| 42 | Madaganur | Belahooda | Gadag (18 km) |
| 43 | Mahalingeshwarapur | Soratur | Shirhatti (10 km) |
| 44 | Malasamudra | Asundi | Gadag (5 km) |
| 45 | Mulgund | Soratur | Gadag |
| 46 | Nabhapur | Beladhadi | Gadag (14 km) |
| 47 | Nagasamudra | Neeralagi | Gadag (2 km) |
| 48 | Nagavi | Nagavi | Gadag (8 km) |
| 49 | Narasapur | Hatalageri | Gadag (2 km) |
| 50 | Neelagund | Chinchali | Mulgund (6 km) |
| 51 | Neeralagi | Neeralagi | Gadag (10 km) |
| 52 | Pandurangapur | Kalasapur | Gadag (3 km) |
| 53 | Papanashi | Adavisomapur | Gadag (8 km) |
| 54 | Sambhapur | Hatalageri | Gadag (6 km) |
| 55 | Seethalahari | N/A | Gadag |
| 56 | Shagoti | Chikkahandigol | Gadag (14 km) |
| 57 | Shirol | Yelishirur | Mulgund (12 km) |
| 58 | Shirunja | Yelishirur | Shirhatti (10 km) |
| 59 | Siddarameshwara Nagar | Nagavi | Gadag (8 km) |
| 60 | Soratur | Soratur | Shirhatti (6 km) |
| 61 | Timmapur | Timmapur | Gadag (23 km) |
| 62 | Venkatapur | Belahooda | Gadag (15 km) |
| 63 | Yalishirur | Yelishirur | Shirhatti (6 km) |
Population of Gadag Taluka
The population profile of Gadag 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 Gadag Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,67,258 | 1,75,883 | 1,91,375 |
| Male Population | 1,84,572 | 89,133 | 95,439 |
| Female Population | 1,82,686 | 86,750 | 95,936 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,497 | 21,673 | 21,824 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,402 | 11,234 | 11,168 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,095 | 10,439 | 10,656 |
| Literate Population | 2,55,394 | 1,12,746 | 1,42,648 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,40,916 | 64,993 | 75,923 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,14,478 | 47,753 | 66,725 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,11,864 | 63,137 | 48,727 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 43,656 | 24,140 | 19,516 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 68,208 | 38,997 | 29,211 |
| Total Households | 77,639 | 36,684 | 40,955 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gadag Taluka is around 3,67,258 people. This includes 1,84,572 males and 1,82,686 females. Rural population is about 1,75,883 (89,133 males and 86,750 females), while urban population is nearly 1,91,375 (95,439 males and 95,936 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 43,497 of the population, with 22,402 boys and 21,095 girls. Rural areas have 21,673 children, and urban areas have about 21,824 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,55,394 literate people in Gadag Taluka, including 1,40,916 literate males and 1,14,478 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,12,746 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,42,648 people.
- About 1,11,864 people in Gadag Taluka are not literate, including 43,656 males and 68,208 females. Rural areas include 63,137 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 48,727 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 77,639 households, with 36,684 in villages and 40,955 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gadag Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 52,131 | 31,385 | 20,746 |
| SC Male Population | 26,069 | 15,816 | 10,253 |
| SC Female Population | 26,062 | 15,569 | 10,493 |
| Total ST Population | 17,632 | 12,172 | 5,460 |
| ST Male Population | 8,752 | 6,057 | 2,695 |
| ST Female Population | 8,880 | 6,115 | 2,765 |
| Population Density | 336 / km² | 171 / km² | 3,068 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gadag Taluka is approximately 52,131 people, including 26,069 males and 26,062 females. Around 31,385 people live in rural parts. Nearly 20,746 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gadag Taluka is about 17,632 people, including 8,752 males and 8,880 females. Around 12,172 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,460 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 336 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 171 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,068 people per sq. km.