Pavagada

Pavagada 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 Pavagada Block (CD) is 05534. Total area of pavagada taluka is 1,361 km² including 1,354.43 km² rural area and 6.57 km² urban area. Pavagada taluka has a population of 2,45,194 peoples, out of which urban population is 28,486 while rural population is 2,16,708. Pavagada has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females for every 1,000 males. Pavagada taluka has a population density of 180 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 55,652 houses in the sub-district, including 6,534 urban houses and 49,118 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.90% population of pavagada taluka is literate, out of which 68.67% males and 50.97% females are literate.

List of Villages in Pavagada Taluka

Pavagada Taluka has a total of 150 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 Pavagada Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Pavagada Taluka

The population profile of Pavagada 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 Pavagada'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 Pavagada 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.