Sagar

Sagar 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 Sagar Block (CD) is 05515. Total area of sagar taluka is 1,935 km² including 1,873.26 km² rural area and 61.74 km² urban area. Sagar taluka has a population of 2,06,319 peoples, out of which urban population is 65,397 while rural population is 1,40,922. Sagar has a sex ratio of approximately 1017 females for every 1,000 males. Sagar taluka has a population density of 107 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 48,396 houses in the sub-district, including 15,736 urban houses and 32,660 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.01% population of sagar taluka is literate, out of which 78.75% males and 67.36% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sagar Taluka

Sagar Taluka has a total of 235 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 Sagar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sagar Taluka

The population profile of Sagar 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 Sagar'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 Sagar 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.