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 information the sub-district code of Gadag Block (CD) is 05470. Total area of gadag taluka is 1,092 km² including 1,029.62 km² rural area and 62.38 km² urban area. Gadag taluka has a population of 3,67,258 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,91,375 while rural population is 1,75,883. Gadag has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females for every 1,000 males. Gadag taluka has a population density of 336 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 77,639 houses in the sub-district, including 40,955 urban houses and 36,684 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.54% population of gadag taluka is literate, out of which 76.35% males and 62.66% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Gadag 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.