Nargund
Nargund 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 Nargund Block (CD) is 05468. The total area of Nargund Taluka is 436 km², which includes 416.43 km² of rural area and 19.57 km² of urban area. Nargund has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nargund Taluka
Nargund Taluka has a total of 35 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 Nargund Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arban | Kanakikoppa | Nargund |
| 2 | Arishinagodi | Hirekoppa | Nargund (8 km) |
| 3 | Banahatti | Banahatti | Nargund (6 km) |
| 4 | Belleri | Vasan | Nargund (22 km) |
| 5 | Benakanakoppa | Benakanakoppa | Nargund (15 km) |
| 6 | Bhairana Hatti | Bhiranahatti | Nargund (7 km) |
| 7 | Budihal | Konnur | Nargund (20 km) |
| 8 | Chikkanargund | Chikkanaragund | Nargund (8 km) |
| 9 | Dandapur | Kanakikoppa | Nargund (2 km) |
| 10 | Gangapur | Radder Naganur | Nargund (20 km) |
| 11 | Gurlakatti | Kanakikoppa | Nargund (8 km) |
| 12 | Hadali | Hadli | Nargund (15 km) |
| 13 | Hirekopppa | Hirekoppa | Nargund (16 km) |
| 14 | Hunashikatti | Hunsikatti | Nargund (6 km) |
| 15 | Jagapur | Hunsikatti | Nargund (8 km) |
| 16 | Kalakeri | Hunsikatti | Nargund (4 km) |
| 17 | Kallapur | Shirol | Nargund (22 km) |
| 18 | Kanakikop | Kanakikoppa | Nargund (10 km) |
| 19 | Kappali | Shirol | Nargund (23 km) |
| 20 | Khanapur | Radder Naganur | Nargund (21 km) |
| 21 | Konnur | Konnur | Nargund (18 km) |
| 22 | Kurlageri | Banahatti | Nargund (6 km) |
| 23 | Kurugovinakoppa | Hirekoppa | Nargund (16 km) |
| 24 | Lakhamapur | Vasan | Nargund (26 km) |
| 25 | Madagunaki | Bhiranahatti | Nargund (8 km) |
| 26 | Muganur | Banahatti | Nargund (7 km) |
| 27 | Nargund | Kanakikoppa | Nargund |
| 28 | Peth | N/A | Nargund |
| 29 | Radder Naganur | Radder Naganur | Nargund (20 km) |
| 30 | Sankadal | Benakanakoppa | Nargund (15 km) |
| 31 | Shirol | Shirol | Nargund (26 km) |
| 32 | Siddapur | Kanakikoppa | Nargund (8 km) |
| 33 | Somapur | Kanakikoppa | Nargund (2 km) |
| 34 | Surkod | Surkod | Nargund (10 km) |
| 35 | Vasan | Vasan | Nargund (20 km) |
Population of Nargund Taluka
The population profile of Nargund 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 Nargund 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 | 1,00,623 | 64,332 | 36,291 |
| Male Population | 51,276 | 32,923 | 18,353 |
| Female Population | 49,347 | 31,409 | 17,938 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,579 | 8,047 | 4,532 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,574 | 4,231 | 2,343 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,005 | 3,816 | 2,189 |
| Literate Population | 65,293 | 41,645 | 23,648 |
| Literate Male Population | 37,824 | 24,448 | 13,376 |
| Literate Female Population | 27,469 | 17,197 | 10,272 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,330 | 22,687 | 12,643 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,452 | 8,475 | 4,977 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,878 | 14,212 | 7,666 |
| Total Households | 20,072 | 12,639 | 7,433 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Nargund Taluka is around 1,00,623 people. This includes 51,276 males and 49,347 females. Rural population is about 64,332 (32,923 males and 31,409 females), while urban population is nearly 36,291 (18,353 males and 17,938 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,579 of the population, with 6,574 boys and 6,005 girls. Rural areas have 8,047 children, and urban areas have about 4,532 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 65,293 literate people in Nargund Taluka, including 37,824 literate males and 27,469 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 41,645 individuals and urban literacy covers around 23,648 people.
- About 35,330 people in Nargund Taluka are not literate, including 13,452 males and 21,878 females. Rural areas include 22,687 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,643 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,072 households, with 12,639 in villages and 7,433 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nargund 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 | 9,892 | 5,858 | 4,034 |
| SC Male Population | 4,981 | 2,979 | 2,002 |
| SC Female Population | 4,911 | 2,879 | 2,032 |
| Total ST Population | 4,593 | 3,599 | 994 |
| ST Male Population | 2,370 | 1,872 | 498 |
| ST Female Population | 2,223 | 1,727 | 496 |
| Population Density | 231 / km² | 154 / km² | 1,854 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nargund Taluka is approximately 9,892 people, including 4,981 males and 4,911 females. Around 5,858 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,034 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nargund Taluka is about 4,593 people, including 2,370 males and 2,223 females. Around 3,599 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 994 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 231 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 154 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,854 people per sq. km.