Shimoga

Shimoga 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 Shimoga Block (CD) is 05520. Total area of shimoga taluka is 1,114 km² including 1,037.29 km² rural area and 76.71 km² urban area. Shimoga taluka has a population of 5,07,324 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,22,650 while rural population is 1,84,674. Shimoga has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females for every 1,000 males. Shimoga taluka has a population density of 455 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,17,601 houses in the sub-district, including 76,009 urban houses and 41,592 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.40% population of shimoga taluka is literate, out of which 78.00% males and 70.76% females are literate.

List of Villages in Shimoga Taluka

Shimoga Taluka has a total of 209 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 Shimoga Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shimoga Taluka

The population profile of Shimoga 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 Shimoga'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 Shimoga 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.