Kunigal

Kunigal is a Town and Taluka in Tumkur 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 Kunigal Block (CD) is 05541. Total area of kunigal taluka is 981 km² including 975.32 km² rural area and 5.68 km² urban area. Kunigal taluka has a population of 2,25,783 peoples, out of which urban population is 34,155 while rural population is 1,91,628. Kunigal has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females for every 1,000 males. Kunigal taluka has a population density of 230 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 55,559 houses in the sub-district, including 7,911 urban houses and 47,648 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.14% population of kunigal taluka is literate, out of which 70.47% males and 53.83% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kunigal Taluka

Kunigal Taluka has a total of 285 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 Kunigal Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kunigal Taluka

The population profile of Kunigal 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 Kunigal'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 Kunigal 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.