Shikarpur

Shikarpur 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 Shikarpur Block (CD) is 05517. Total area of shikarpur taluka is 911 km² including 890.44 km² rural area and 20.56 km² urban area. Shikarpur taluka has a population of 2,38,229 peoples, out of which urban population is 52,879 while rural population is 1,85,350. Shikarpur has a sex ratio of approximately 977 females for every 1,000 males. Shikarpur taluka has a population density of 262 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 51,798 houses in the sub-district, including 10,964 urban houses and 40,834 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.89% population of shikarpur taluka is literate, out of which 72.31% males and 61.34% females are literate.

List of Villages in Shikarpur Taluka

Shikarpur Taluka has a total of 175 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 Shikarpur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shikarpur Taluka

The population profile of Shikarpur 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 Shikarpur'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 Shikarpur 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.