Chitapur

Chitapur is a Town and Taluka in Gulbarga 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 Chitapur Block (CD) is 05585. Total area of chitapur taluka is 1,750 km² including 1,620.81 km² rural area and 129.19 km² urban area. Chitapur taluka has a population of 4,04,188 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,30,549 while rural population is 2,73,639. Chitapur has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females for every 1,000 males. Chitapur taluka has a population density of 231 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 73,171 houses in the sub-district, including 25,331 urban houses and 47,840 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 49.96% population of chitapur taluka is literate, out of which 58.02% males and 41.88% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chitapur Taluka

Chitapur Taluka has a total of 121 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 Chitapur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chitapur Taluka

The population profile of Chitapur 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 Chitapur'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 Chitapur 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.