Turuvekere

Turuvekere 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 Turuvekere Block (CD) is 05540. Total area of turuvekere taluka is 781 km² including 775.98 km² rural area and 5.02 km² urban area. Turuvekere taluka has a population of 1,68,994 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,817 while rural population is 1,52,177. Turuvekere has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females for every 1,000 males. Turuvekere taluka has a population density of 216 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,101 houses in the sub-district, including 4,260 urban houses and 37,841 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.51% population of turuvekere taluka is literate, out of which 77.86% males and 63.25% females are literate.

List of Villages in Turuvekere Taluka

Turuvekere Taluka has a total of 237 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 Turuvekere Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Turuvekere Taluka

The population profile of Turuvekere 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 Turuvekere'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 Turuvekere 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.