Hangal

Hangal is a Town and Taluka in Haveri 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 Hangal Block (CD) is 05491. Total area of hangal taluka is 770 km² including 745.64 km² rural area and 24.36 km² urban area. Hangal taluka has a population of 2,60,455 peoples, out of which urban population is 28,159 while rural population is 2,32,296. Hangal has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Hangal taluka has a population density of 338 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,384 houses in the sub-district, including 5,732 urban houses and 47,652 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.92% population of hangal taluka is literate, out of which 73.14% males and 62.46% females are literate.

List of Villages in Hangal Taluka

Hangal Taluka has a total of 154 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 Hangal Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Hangal Taluka

The population profile of Hangal 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 Hangal'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 Hangal 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.