Tirthahalli

Tirthahalli 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 Tirthahalli Block (CD) is 05519. Total area of tirthahalli taluka is 1,254 km² including 1,247.30 km² rural area and 6.70 km² urban area. Tirthahalli taluka has a population of 1,42,006 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,528 while rural population is 1,27,478. Tirthahalli has a sex ratio of approximately 1032 females for every 1,000 males. Tirthahalli taluka has a population density of 113 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 35,340 houses in the sub-district, including 3,726 urban houses and 31,614 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.12% population of tirthahalli taluka is literate, out of which 81.04% males and 71.34% females are literate.

List of Villages in Tirthahalli Taluka

Tirthahalli Taluka has a total of 242 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 Tirthahalli Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Tirthahalli Taluka

The population profile of Tirthahalli 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 Tirthahalli'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 Tirthahalli 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.