Virajpet

Virajpet 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 Virajpet Block (CD) is 05568. Total area of virajpet taluka is 1,654 km² including 1,647.91 km² rural area and 6.09 km² urban area. Virajpet taluka has a population of 2,01,431 peoples, out of which urban population is 25,552 while rural population is 1,75,879. Virajpet has a sex ratio of approximately 1019 females for every 1,000 males. Virajpet taluka has a population density of 122 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 52,913 houses in the sub-district, including 6,465 urban houses and 46,448 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.56% population of virajpet taluka is literate, out of which 75.03% males and 68.15% females are literate.

List of Villages in Virajpet Taluka

Virajpet Taluka has a total of 94 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 Virajpet Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Virajpet Taluka

The population profile of Virajpet 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 Virajpet'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 Virajpet 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.