All Information About Hiriyur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Hiriyur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Hiriyur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Chitradurga District of Karnataka State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Hiriyur - ಹಿರಿಯೂರು |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5508 |
| District | Chitradurga |
| Census Code 2011 | 5508 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 33 |
| Number of Villages | 162 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Chitradurga (Code: 464) |
| Assembly Constituency | Hiriyur (Code: 3551) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Hiriyur | D.Sudhakar ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Hiriyur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
286,133
M: 144,160
F: 141,973 |
| Rural |
229,717
M: 116,034
F: 113,683 |
| Urban |
56,416
M: 28,126
F: 28,290 |
Number of Households: 64,086
Population Distribution
Total: 286,133 (Male: 144,160, Female: 141,973)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 30,756 (Male: 15,716, Female: 15,040)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 71,730 (Male: 36,069, Female: 35,661)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,028 (Male: 13,991, Female: 14,037)
Literate Population
Total: 188,743 (Male: 104,445, Female: 84,298)
Illiterate Population
Total: 97,390 (Male: 39,715, Female: 57,675)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 145,256 (Male: 87,366, Female: 57,890)
Main Workers
Total: 113,380 (Male: 75,147, Female: 38,233)
Marginal Workers
Total: 31,876 (Male: 12,219, Female: 19,657)
Non-Workers
Total: 140,877 (Male: 56,794, Female: 84,083)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 40,981 (Male: 31,199, Female: 9,782)
- Agricultural Laborers: 35,215 (Male: 17,180, Female: 18,035)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,566 (Male: 1,862, Female: 1,704)
- Other Workers: 33,618 (Male: 24,906, Female: 8,712)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,815 (Male: 1,784, Female: 2,031)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,199 (Male: 5,358, Female: 11,841)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,744 (Male: 990, Female: 1,754)
- Other Workers: 8,118 (Male: 4,087, Female: 4,031)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Hiriyur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
286,133
M: 144,160
F: 141,973 |
| Rural |
229,717
M: 116,034
F: 113,683 |
| Urban |
56,416
M: 28,126
F: 28,290 |
Number of Households: 64,086
Population Distribution
Total: 286,133 (Male: 144,160, Female: 141,973)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 30,756 (Male: 15,716, Female: 15,040)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 71,730 (Male: 36,069, Female: 35,661)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,028 (Male: 13,991, Female: 14,037)
Literate Population
Total: 188,743 (Male: 104,445, Female: 84,298)
Illiterate Population
Total: 97,390 (Male: 39,715, Female: 57,675)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 145,256 (Male: 87,366, Female: 57,890)
Main Workers
Total: 113,380 (Male: 75,147, Female: 38,233)
Marginal Workers
Total: 31,876 (Male: 12,219, Female: 19,657)
Non-Workers
Total: 140,877 (Male: 56,794, Female: 84,083)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 40,981 (Male: 31,199, Female: 9,782)
- Agricultural Laborers: 35,215 (Male: 17,180, Female: 18,035)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,566 (Male: 1,862, Female: 1,704)
- Other Workers: 33,618 (Male: 24,906, Female: 8,712)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,815 (Male: 1,784, Female: 2,031)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,199 (Male: 5,358, Female: 11,841)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,744 (Male: 990, Female: 1,754)
- Other Workers: 8,118 (Male: 4,087, Female: 4,031)
Grampanchayat List of Hiriyur Tehsil/Taluka
Hiriyur Tehsil comprises 33 Gram Panchayats and 162 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Hiriyur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiriyur
Hiriyur is located in the Chitradurga District of Karnataka State, India.
Hiriyur Tehsil has 162 villages.
Hiriyur has a total of 33 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Hiriyur is 286,133.
In Hiriyur, there are 144,160 males and 141,973 females.
There are 30,756 children in Hiriyur, comprising 15,716 males and 15,040 females.
In Hiriyur, the literate population is 188,743 (104,445 males and 84,298 females). The illiterate population is 97,390 (39,715 males and 57,675 females).