Madikeri

Madikeri is a Town and Taluka in Kodagu 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 Madikeri Block (CD) is 05566. Total area of madikeri taluka is 1,445 km² including 1,429.08 km² rural area and 15.92 km² urban area. Madikeri taluka has a population of 1,46,583 peoples, out of which urban population is 33,381 while rural population is 1,13,202. Madikeri has a sex ratio of approximately 1008 females for every 1,000 males. Madikeri taluka has a population density of 101 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 36,709 houses in the sub-district, including 8,518 urban houses and 28,191 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 79.61% population of madikeri taluka is literate, out of which 82.52% males and 76.73% females are literate.

List of Villages in Madikeri Taluka

Madikeri Taluka has a total of 67 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 Madikeri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Madikeri Taluka

The population profile of Madikeri 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 Madikeri'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 Madikeri 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.