Honavar

Honavar 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 Honavar Block (CD) is 05487. Total area of honavar taluka is 754 km² including 745.14 km² rural area and 8.86 km² urban area. Honavar taluka has a population of 1,66,264 peoples, out of which urban population is 19,109 while rural population is 1,47,155. Honavar has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females for every 1,000 males. Honavar taluka has a population density of 221 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 37,750 houses in the sub-district, including 4,423 urban houses and 33,327 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.17% population of honavar taluka is literate, out of which 80.94% males and 71.39% females are literate.

List of Villages in Honavar Taluka

Honavar Taluka has a total of 93 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 Honavar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Honavar Taluka

The population profile of Honavar 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 Honavar'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 Honavar 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.