Karkal

Karkal is a Town and Taluka in Udupi 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 Karkal Block (CD) is 05524. Total area of karkal taluka is 1,074 km² including 1,036.20 km² rural area and 37.80 km² urban area. Karkal taluka has a population of 2,16,091 peoples, out of which urban population is 32,681 while rural population is 1,83,410. Karkal has a sex ratio of approximately 1086 females for every 1,000 males. Karkal taluka has a population density of 201 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 47,688 houses in the sub-district, including 7,289 urban houses and 40,399 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 79.09% population of karkal taluka is literate, out of which 82.57% males and 75.89% females are literate.

List of Villages in Karkal Taluka

Karkal Taluka has a total of 50 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 Karkal Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Karkal Taluka

The population profile of Karkal 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 Karkal'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 Karkal 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.