Shorapur

Shorapur is a Town and Taluka in Yadgir 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 Shorapur Block (CD) is 05587. Total area of shorapur taluka is 1,840 km² including 1,826.68 km² rural area and 13.32 km² urban area. Shorapur taluka has a population of 4,12,291 peoples, out of which urban population is 51,398 while rural population is 3,60,893. Shorapur has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Shorapur taluka has a population density of 224 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 71,486 houses in the sub-district, including 8,895 urban houses and 62,591 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 45.82% population of shorapur taluka is literate, out of which 55.31% males and 36.13% females are literate.

List of Villages in Shorapur Taluka

Shorapur Taluka has a total of 192 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 Shorapur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shorapur Taluka

The population profile of Shorapur 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 Shorapur'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 Shorapur 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.