Kanakapura

Kanakapura is a Town and Taluka in Ramanagara 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 Kanakapura Block (CD) is 05608. Total area of kanakapura taluka is 1,553 km² including 1,545.80 km² rural area and 7.20 km² urban area. Kanakapura taluka has a population of 3,50,877 peoples, out of which urban population is 54,014 while rural population is 2,96,863. Kanakapura has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females for every 1,000 males. Kanakapura taluka has a population density of 226 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 85,173 houses in the sub-district, including 12,425 urban houses and 72,748 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 58.44% population of kanakapura taluka is literate, out of which 65.23% males and 51.41% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kanakapura Taluka

Kanakapura Taluka has a total of 293 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 Kanakapura Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kanakapura Taluka

The population profile of Kanakapura 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 Kanakapura'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 Kanakapura 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.