Shiggaon

Shiggaon 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 Shiggaon Block (CD) is 05489. Total area of shiggaon taluka is 584 km² including 560.54 km² rural area and 23.46 km² urban area. Shiggaon taluka has a population of 1,87,910 peoples, out of which urban population is 50,736 while rural population is 1,37,174. Shiggaon has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Shiggaon taluka has a population density of 322 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 38,384 houses in the sub-district, including 10,266 urban houses and 28,118 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.13% population of shiggaon taluka is literate, out of which 71.47% males and 60.46% females are literate.

List of Villages in Shiggaon Taluka

Shiggaon Taluka has a total of 92 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 Shiggaon Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shiggaon Taluka

The population profile of Shiggaon 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 Shiggaon'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 Shiggaon 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.