Sorab

Sorab 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 Sorab Block (CD) is 05516. Total area of sorab taluka is 1,150 km² including 1,148.11 km² rural area and 1.89 km² urban area. Sorab taluka has a population of 2,00,809 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,332 while rural population is 1,89,477. Sorab has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females for every 1,000 males. Sorab taluka has a population density of 175 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 46,658 houses in the sub-district, including 2,558 urban houses and 44,100 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.80% population of sorab taluka is literate, out of which 75.90% males and 63.62% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sorab Taluka

Sorab Taluka has a total of 298 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 Sorab Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sorab Taluka

The population profile of Sorab 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 Sorab'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 Sorab 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.