Arkalgud

Arkalgud is a Town and Taluka in Hassan 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 Arkalgud Block (CD) is 05558. Total area of arkalgud taluka is 675 km² including 672.63 km² rural area and 2.37 km² urban area. Arkalgud taluka has a population of 2,04,585 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,810 while rural population is 1,87,775. Arkalgud has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females for every 1,000 males. Arkalgud taluka has a population density of 303 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 48,729 houses in the sub-district, including 4,052 urban houses and 44,677 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.18% population of arkalgud taluka is literate, out of which 70.41% males and 53.95% females are literate.

List of Villages in Arkalgud Taluka

Arkalgud Taluka has a total of 276 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 Arkalgud Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Arkalgud Taluka

The population profile of Arkalgud 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 Arkalgud'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 Arkalgud 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.