Yellapur

Yellapur 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 Yellapur Block (CD) is 05481. Total area of yellapur taluka is 1,313 km² including 1,248.40 km² rural area and 64.60 km² urban area. Yellapur taluka has a population of 78,662 peoples, out of which urban population is 20,452 while rural population is 58,210. Yellapur has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. Yellapur taluka has a population density of 60 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,155 houses in the sub-district, including 4,805 urban houses and 13,350 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.30% population of yellapur taluka is literate, out of which 76.93% males and 67.56% females are literate.

List of Villages in Yellapur Taluka

Yellapur Taluka has a total of 125 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 Yellapur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Yellapur Taluka

The population profile of Yellapur 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 Yellapur'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 Yellapur 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.