Bhatkal

Bhatkal is a Town and Taluka in Uttara Kannada 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 Bhatkal Block (CD) is 05488. Total area of bhatkal taluka is 351 km² including 335.83 km² rural area and 15.17 km² urban area. Bhatkal taluka has a population of 1,61,576 peoples, out of which urban population is 49,730 while rural population is 1,11,846. Bhatkal has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Bhatkal taluka has a population density of 460 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 30,529 houses in the sub-district, including 7,970 urban houses and 22,559 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.04% population of bhatkal taluka is literate, out of which 78.72% males and 69.37% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bhatkal Taluka

Bhatkal Taluka has a total of 61 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 Bhatkal Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bhatkal Taluka

The population profile of Bhatkal 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 Bhatkal'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 Bhatkal 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.