Kushtagi

Kushtagi is a Town and Taluka in Koppal 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 Kushtagi Block (CD) is 05465. Total area of kushtagi taluka is 1,364 km² including 1,352.66 km² rural area and 11.34 km² urban area. Kushtagi taluka has a population of 2,84,792 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,878 while rural population is 2,59,914. Kushtagi has a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Kushtagi taluka has a population density of 209 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 51,347 houses in the sub-district, including 4,814 urban houses and 46,533 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.35% population of kushtagi taluka is literate, out of which 65.84% males and 46.61% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kushtagi Taluka

Kushtagi Taluka has a total of 170 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 Kushtagi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kushtagi Taluka

The population profile of Kushtagi 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 Kushtagi'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 Kushtagi 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.