Sirsi

Sirsi 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 Sirsi Block (CD) is 05483. Total area of sirsi taluka is 1,319 km² including 1,307.01 km² rural area and 11.99 km² urban area. Sirsi taluka has a population of 1,86,908 peoples, out of which urban population is 62,882 while rural population is 1,24,026. Sirsi has a sex ratio of approximately 990 females for every 1,000 males. Sirsi taluka has a population density of 142 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 43,091 houses in the sub-district, including 15,147 urban houses and 27,944 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 79.44% population of sirsi taluka is literate, out of which 82.43% males and 76.41% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sirsi Taluka

Sirsi Taluka has a total of 221 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 Sirsi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sirsi Taluka

The population profile of Sirsi 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 Sirsi'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 Sirsi 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.