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, the sub-district code of Kumta Block (CD) is 05485. The total area of Kumta Taluka is 589 km², which includes 568.58 km² of rural area and 20.42 km² of urban area. Kumta has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females per 1,000 males.

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.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Abbolli Santeguli Kumta (27 km)
2Aghanashini Kagal Kumta (16 km)
3Aigalkurve Kodakani Kumta (15 km)
4Algar Santeguli Kumta (32 km)
5Alkod Alakod Kumta (15 km)
6Alvalli Murur Kumta (13 km)
7Anegundi Alakod Kumta (18 km)
8Antravalli Deevgi Kumta (12 km)
9Baad Baad Kumta (8 km)
10Bangane Soppinahosalli Kumta (35 km)
11Bankikodla Hanehalli Kumta (35 km)
12Bargi Bargi Kumta (15 km)
13Bargigazani Bargi Kumta (15 km)
14Basolli Soppinahosalli Kumta (32 km)
15Bastikeri Santeguli Kumta (25 km)
16Bellangi Alakod Kumta (20 km)
17Betkuli Bargi Kumta (18 km)
18Bhandival Alakod Kumta (17 km)
19Bhavikodla Nadumaskeri Kumta (37 km)
20Bidrageri Hanehalli Kumta (27 km)
21Chatrakurve Mirjan Kumta (13 km)
22Chimmolli Soppinahosalli Kumta (37 km)
23Chitragi Holangadde Kumta (3 km)
24Devagiri Devagiri Kumta (7 km)
25Divalli Santeguli Kumta (21 km)
26Divgi Deevgi Kumta (5 km)
27Gokarn Gokarna Kumta (32 km)
28Gonehalli Torke Kumta (24 km)
29Gudeangadi Baad Kumta (8 km)
30Halkar Holangadde Kumta (4 km)
31Handigona Kalbhag Kumta (4 km)
32Hanehalli Hanehalli Kumta (30 km)
33Haravalli Santeguli Kumta (27 km)
34Harita Alakod Kumta (18 km)
35Harnir Devagiri Kumta (9 km)
36Harodi Walgalli Kumta (9 km)
37Harumaskeri Nadumaskeri Kumta (37 km)
38Hebbail Alakod Kumta (20 km)
39Hegde Hegde Kumta (4 km)
40Hegde Hosalli Santeguli Kumta (25 km)
41Hegle Koojali Kumta (6 km)
42Hindbail Santeguli Kumta (28 km)
43Hiregutti Hiregutti Kumta (19 km)
44Hittalmakki Torke Kumta (24 km)
45Holanagadde Holangadde Kumta (6 km)
46Holavalli Soppinahosalli Kumta (31 km)
47Holegadde Devagiri Kumta (9 km)
48Honagere Santeguli Kumta (27 km)
49Horbhag Devagiri Kumta (10 km)
50Hosad Kallabbe Kumta (16 km)
51Hoskeri Hanehalli Kumta (28 km)
52Hubbangeri Baad Kumta (11 km)
53Kadekodi Devagiri Kumta (5 km)
54Kadime Hanehalli Kumta (26 km)
55Kadkod Mirjan Kumta (25 km)
56Kagal Kagal Kumta (13 km)
57Kalbagh N/A Kumta
58Kalkeri Walgalli Kumta (6 km)
59Kallabbe Kallabbe Kumta (14 km)
60Kalve Soppinahosalli Kumta (37 km)
61Kanakale Soppinahosalli Kumta (27 km)
62Kandavalli Kallabbe Kumta (19 km)
63Karkimakki Murur Kumta (12 km)
64Kavalodi Santeguli Kumta (27 km)
65Kelaginstala Bargi Kumta
66Keppekurve Kodakani Kumta
67Kodambale Alakod Kumta (21 km)
68Kodkani Kodakani Kumta (15 km)
69Kolimanjaguni Hiregutti Kumta (21 km)
70Konalli Koojali Kumta (8 km)
71Kujalli Koojali Kumta (6 km)
72Kundguni Walgalli Kumta (6 km)
73Kurigadde Bargi Kumta (16 km)
74Lukkeri Hegde Kumta (7 km)
75Madangeri Torke Kumta (21 km)
76Madki Bail Murur Kumta (9 km)
77Malwalli Alakod Kumta (23 km)
78Manaki Deevgi Kumta (3 km)
79Manikatta Holangadde Kumta (6 km)
80Masurkurve Kodakani Kumta
81Math Devagiri Kumta (6 km)
82Medini Soppinahosalli Kumta (38 km)
83Midlagazani Hiregutti Kumta
84Mirjan Mirjan Kumta (11 km)
85Morba Hiregutti Kumta (17 km)
86Morse Soppinahosalli Kumta (40 km)
87Mudgi Soppinahosalli Kumta (30 km)
88Mudnalli Soppinahosalli Kumta (34 km)
89Mugvekanvadi Mirjan Kumta (15 km)
90Mur00r Murur Kumta (10 km)
91Nadumaskeri Nadumaskeri Kumta (37 km)
92Nagarbail Torke Kumta
93Nagur Mirjan Kumta (25 km)
94Naranapur Torke Kumta
95Nilkod Mirjan Kumta (8 km)
96Paduvani Bargi Kumta (17 km)
97Pattubele Kodakani Kumta (17 km)
98Sandolli Muttolli Alakod Kumta (24 km)
99Santagal Santeguli Kumta (25 km)
100Santeguli Santeguli Kumta (25 km)
101Santur Alakod Kumta (19 km)
102Savalkurve Bargi Kumta
103Shirgunji Alakod Kumta (18 km)
104Soppinahosalli Soppinahosalli Kumta (32 km)
105Talgod Walgalli Kumta (5 km)
106Tannirhonda Kodakani Kumta (17 km)
107Toppalgutta Alakod Kumta (16 km)
108Toregazani Torke Kumta (25 km)
109Torke Torke Kumta (25 km)
110Ullurmath Santeguli Kumta (31 km)
111Uppinpattana Alakod Kumta (15 km)
112Urkeri Walgalli Kumta (8 km)
113Valgalli Walgalli Kumta (4 km)
114Yana Alakod Kumta (33 km)
115Yattinabail Mirjan Kumta (13 km)
116Yedatare Alakod Kumta (18 km)
117Yelavalli Mirjan Kumta (15 km)
118Yennemadi Hiregutti Kumta (21 km)
119Yeshwantimule Mirjan Kumta

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 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 1,54,280 1,17,561 36,719
Male Population 77,704 59,383 18,321
Female Population 76,576 58,178 18,398
Child Population (Age 0–6) 13,693 10,558 3,135
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,075 5,459 1,616
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,618 5,099 1,519
Literate Population 1,21,679 91,211 30,468
Literate Male Population 64,837 49,018 15,819
Literate Female Population 56,842 42,193 14,649
Illiterate Population 32,601 26,350 6,251
Illiterate Male Population 12,867 10,365 2,502
Illiterate Female Population 19,734 15,985 3,749
Total Households 35,023 26,531 8,492

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Kumta Taluka is around 1,54,280 people. This includes 77,704 males and 76,576 females. Rural population is about 1,17,561 (59,383 males and 58,178 females), while urban population is nearly 36,719 (18,321 males and 18,398 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,693 of the population, with 7,075 boys and 6,618 girls. Rural areas have 10,558 children, and urban areas have about 3,135 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 1,21,679 literate people in Kumta Taluka, including 64,837 literate males and 56,842 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 91,211 individuals and urban literacy covers around 30,468 people.
  • About 32,601 people in Kumta Taluka are not literate, including 12,867 males and 19,734 females. Rural areas include 26,350 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,251 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 35,023 households, with 26,531 in villages and 8,492 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kumta 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 9,697 7,422 2,275
SC Male Population 4,759 3,689 1,070
SC Female Population 4,938 3,733 1,205
Total ST Population 226 153 73
ST Male Population 114 80 34
ST Female Population 112 73 39
Population Density 262 / km² 207 / km² 1,798 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kumta Taluka is approximately 9,697 people, including 4,759 males and 4,938 females. Around 7,422 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,275 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kumta Taluka is about 226 people, including 114 males and 112 females. Around 153 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 73 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 262 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 207 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,798 people per sq. km.