Shirhatti

Shirhatti 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 Shirhatti Block (CD) is 05471. Total area of shirhatti taluka is 946 km² including 937.34 km² rural area and 8.66 km² urban area. Shirhatti taluka has a population of 2,00,669 peoples, out of which urban population is 54,364 while rural population is 1,46,305. Shirhatti has a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Shirhatti taluka has a population density of 212 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 41,413 houses in the sub-district, including 11,449 urban houses and 29,964 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.50% population of shirhatti taluka is literate, out of which 71.28% males and 55.48% females are literate.

List of Villages in Shirhatti Taluka

Shirhatti 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 Shirhatti Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shirhatti Taluka

The population profile of Shirhatti 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 Shirhatti'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 Shirhatti 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.