Kumta

Kumta 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 Kumta Block (CD) is 05485. Total area of kumta taluka is 589 km² including 568.58 km² rural area and 20.42 km² urban area. Kumta taluka has a population of 1,54,280 peoples, out of which urban population is 36,719 while rural population is 1,17,561. Kumta has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females for every 1,000 males. Kumta taluka has a population density of 262 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 35,023 houses in the sub-district, including 8,492 urban houses and 26,531 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.87% population of kumta taluka is literate, out of which 83.44% males and 74.23% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kumta Taluka

Kumta Taluka has a total of 119 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 Kumta Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kumta Taluka

The population profile of Kumta 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 Kumta'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 Kumta 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.