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, the sub-district code of Karkal Block (CD) is 05524. The total area of Karkal Taluka is 1,074 km², which includes 1,036.20 km² of rural area and 37.80 km² of urban area. Karkal has a sex ratio of approximately 1086 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaru | Varanga | Karkal (18 km) |
| 2 | Bailoor | Bailoor | Karkal (6 km) |
| 3 | Belenje | Kuchchuru | Karkal (38 km) |
| 4 | Belman | Belman | Karkal (15 km) |
| 5 | Bola | Bola | Karkal (18 km) |
| 6 | Chara | Chara | Karkal (30 km) |
| 7 | Durga | Durga | Karkal (4 km) |
| 8 | Eedu | Idu | Karkal (20 km) |
| 9 | Hebri | Hebri | Karkal (32 km) |
| 10 | Hermunde | Marne | Karkal (28 km) |
| 11 | Hirgana | Hirgana | Karkal (7 km) |
| 12 | Inna | Inna | Karkal (20 km) |
| 13 | Irvathuru | Irvathauru | Karkal (9 km) |
| 14 | Jarkala | Shirlal | Karkal (25 km) |
| 15 | Kabbinale | Mudradi | Karkal (29 km) |
| 16 | Kadthala | Kadthala | Karkal (20 km) |
| 17 | Kallya | Kalya | Karkal (5 km) |
| 18 | Kanajaru | Neere | Karkal (9 km) |
| 19 | Kanthavara | Kanthavara | Karkal (20 km) |
| 20 | Kedinje | Nandalike | Karkal (16 km) |
| 21 | Kerebettu | Shivapura | Udupi (28 km) |
| 22 | Kervashe | Kervashe | Karkal (17 km) |
| 23 | Kowdoor | Bailoor | Karkal (7 km) |
| 24 | Kuchchur | Kuchchuru | Karkal (38 km) |
| 25 | Kukkuje | Kadthala | Karkal (22 km) |
| 26 | Kukkundoor | Kukkundoor | Karkal (4 km) |
| 27 | Mala | Mala | Karkal (20 km) |
| 28 | Marne | Marne | Karkal (15 km) |
| 29 | Miyar | Miyaru | Karkal (6 km) |
| 30 | Mudar | Mudaru | Karkal (6 km) |
| 31 | Mudrady | Mudradi | Karkal (27 km) |
| 32 | Mulladka | Mundkoor | Karkal (20 km) |
| 33 | Mundkuru | Mundkoor | Karkal (22 km) |
| 34 | Nadpalu | Nadpalu | Karkal (32 km) |
| 35 | Nallur | Nalloor | Karkal (16 km) |
| 36 | Nandalike | Nandalike | Karkal (10 km) |
| 37 | Neere | Neere | Karkal (12 km) |
| 38 | Ninjoor | Palli | Karkal (9 km) |
| 39 | Nitte | Nitte | Karkal (6 km) |
| 40 | Nooralbettu | Idu | Karkal (15 km) |
| 41 | Padukudoor | Varanga | Karkal (26 km) |
| 42 | Palli | Palli | Karkal (9 km) |
| 43 | Renjala | Renjala | Karkal (13 km) |
| 44 | Sanoor | Sanoor | Karkal |
| 45 | Shirlal | Shirlal | Karkal (23 km) |
| 46 | Shivapura | Shivapura | Udupi (26 km) |
| 47 | Sooda | Belman | Karkal (13 km) |
| 48 | Varanga | Varanga | Karkal (24 km) |
| 49 | Yellare | Kadthala | Karkal (23 km) |
| 50 | Yerlapady | Erlapadi | Karkal (13 km) |
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 Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,16,091 | 1,83,410 | 32,681 |
| Male Population | 1,03,591 | 87,681 | 15,910 |
| Female Population | 1,12,500 | 95,729 | 16,771 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,958 | 16,223 | 2,735 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,695 | 8,315 | 1,380 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,263 | 7,908 | 1,355 |
| Literate Population | 1,70,907 | 1,43,149 | 27,758 |
| Literate Male Population | 85,531 | 71,689 | 13,842 |
| Literate Female Population | 85,376 | 71,460 | 13,916 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,184 | 40,261 | 4,923 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,060 | 15,992 | 2,068 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 27,124 | 24,269 | 2,855 |
| Total Households | 47,688 | 40,399 | 7,289 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Karkal Taluka is around 2,16,091 people. This includes 1,03,591 males and 1,12,500 females. Rural population is about 1,83,410 (87,681 males and 95,729 females), while urban population is nearly 32,681 (15,910 males and 16,771 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,958 of the population, with 9,695 boys and 9,263 girls. Rural areas have 16,223 children, and urban areas have about 2,735 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,70,907 literate people in Karkal Taluka, including 85,531 literate males and 85,376 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,43,149 individuals and urban literacy covers around 27,758 people.
- About 45,184 people in Karkal Taluka are not literate, including 18,060 males and 27,124 females. Rural areas include 40,261 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,923 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 47,688 households, with 40,399 in villages and 7,289 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karkal Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 19,827 | 17,464 | 2,363 |
| SC Male Population | 9,840 | 8,681 | 1,159 |
| SC Female Population | 9,987 | 8,783 | 1,204 |
| Total ST Population | 12,091 | 11,421 | 670 |
| ST Male Population | 6,095 | 5,754 | 341 |
| ST Female Population | 5,996 | 5,667 | 329 |
| Population Density | 201 / km² | 177 / km² | 865 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karkal Taluka is approximately 19,827 people, including 9,840 males and 9,987 females. Around 17,464 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,363 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karkal Taluka is about 12,091 people, including 6,095 males and 5,996 females. Around 11,421 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 670 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 201 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 177 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 865 people per sq. km.