Lingsugur

Lingsugur is a Town and Taluka in Raichur 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 Lingsugur Block (CD) is 05459. Total area of lingsugur taluka is 1,967 km² including 1,945.04 km² rural area and 21.96 km² urban area. Lingsugur taluka has a population of 3,85,699 peoples, out of which urban population is 87,956 while rural population is 2,97,743. Lingsugur has a sex ratio of approximately 984 females for every 1,000 males. Lingsugur taluka has a population density of 196 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 68,478 houses in the sub-district, including 16,297 urban houses and 52,181 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 51.65% population of lingsugur taluka is literate, out of which 61.47% males and 41.67% females are literate.

List of Villages in Lingsugur Taluka

Lingsugur Taluka has a total of 181 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 Lingsugur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Lingsugur Taluka

The population profile of Lingsugur 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 Lingsugur'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 Lingsugur 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.