Karwar

Karwar 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 Karwar Block (CD) is 05478. Total area of karwar taluka is 745 km² including 697.87 km² rural area and 47.13 km² urban area. Karwar taluka has a population of 1,55,213 peoples, out of which urban population is 81,542 while rural population is 73,671. Karwar has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females for every 1,000 males. Karwar taluka has a population density of 208 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,330 houses in the sub-district, including 20,933 urban houses and 19,397 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 81.46% population of karwar taluka is literate, out of which 85.86% males and 77.00% females are literate.

List of Villages in Karwar Taluka

Karwar Taluka has a total of 53 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 Karwar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Karwar Taluka

The population profile of Karwar 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 Karwar'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 Karwar 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.