Somvarpet

Somvarpet 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 Somvarpet Block (CD) is 05567. Total area of somvarpet taluka is 1,003 km² including 998.41 km² rural area and 4.59 km² urban area. Somvarpet taluka has a population of 2,06,505 peoples, out of which urban population is 22,055 while rural population is 1,84,450. Somvarpet has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females for every 1,000 males. Somvarpet taluka has a population density of 206 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,094 houses in the sub-district, including 5,744 urban houses and 47,350 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.63% population of somvarpet taluka is literate, out of which 78.75% males and 68.63% females are literate.

List of Villages in Somvarpet Taluka

Somvarpet Taluka has a total of 134 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 Somvarpet Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Somvarpet Taluka

The population profile of Somvarpet 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 Somvarpet'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 Somvarpet 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.