Bhadravati

Bhadravati is a Town and Taluka in Shimoga 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 Bhadravati Block (CD) is 05521. Total area of bhadravati taluka is 686 km² including 619.18 km² rural area and 66.82 km² urban area. Bhadravati taluka has a population of 3,39,846 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,51,102 while rural population is 1,88,744. Bhadravati has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Bhadravati taluka has a population density of 495 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 79,710 houses in the sub-district, including 36,971 urban houses and 42,739 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.27% population of bhadravati taluka is literate, out of which 76.13% males and 66.42% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bhadravati Taluka

Bhadravati Taluka has a total of 140 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 Bhadravati Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bhadravati Taluka

The population profile of Bhadravati 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 Bhadravati'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 Bhadravati 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.