All Information About Virajpet Subdistrict
Detailed information about Virajpet Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Virajpet is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kodagu District of Karnataka State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Virajpet - ವಿರಾಜಪೇಟೆ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5568 |
| District | Kodagu |
| Census Code 2011 | 5568 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 18 |
| Number of Villages | 58 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Mysuru (Code: 474) |
| Assembly Constituency | Virajpet (Code: 3636) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Virajpet | A.S.Ponnanna ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Virajpet Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
201,431
M: 99,754
F: 101,677 |
| Rural |
175,879
M: 86,835
F: 89,044 |
| Urban |
25,552
M: 12,919
F: 12,633 |
Number of Households: 52,913
Population Distribution
Total: 201,431 (Male: 99,754, Female: 101,677)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,393 (Male: 10,219, Female: 10,174)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 22,755 (Male: 11,002, Female: 11,753)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 39,493 (Male: 19,348, Female: 20,145)
Literate Population
Total: 144,136 (Male: 74,847, Female: 69,289)
Illiterate Population
Total: 57,295 (Male: 24,907, Female: 32,388)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 103,166 (Male: 63,212, Female: 39,954)
Main Workers
Total: 97,566 (Male: 60,809, Female: 36,757)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,600 (Male: 2,403, Female: 3,197)
Non-Workers
Total: 98,265 (Male: 36,542, Female: 61,723)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,978 (Male: 1,996, Female: 982)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,866 (Male: 1,505, Female: 1,361)
- Household Industry Workers: 384 (Male: 265, Female: 119)
- Other Workers: 91,338 (Male: 57,043, Female: 34,295)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 364 (Male: 143, Female: 221)
- Agricultural Laborers: 239 (Male: 117, Female: 122)
- Household Industry Workers: 108 (Male: 29, Female: 79)
- Other Workers: 4,889 (Male: 2,114, Female: 2,775)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Virajpet Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
201,431
M: 99,754
F: 101,677 |
| Rural |
175,879
M: 86,835
F: 89,044 |
| Urban |
25,552
M: 12,919
F: 12,633 |
Number of Households: 52,913
Population Distribution
Total: 201,431 (Male: 99,754, Female: 101,677)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,393 (Male: 10,219, Female: 10,174)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 22,755 (Male: 11,002, Female: 11,753)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 39,493 (Male: 19,348, Female: 20,145)
Literate Population
Total: 144,136 (Male: 74,847, Female: 69,289)
Illiterate Population
Total: 57,295 (Male: 24,907, Female: 32,388)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 103,166 (Male: 63,212, Female: 39,954)
Main Workers
Total: 97,566 (Male: 60,809, Female: 36,757)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,600 (Male: 2,403, Female: 3,197)
Non-Workers
Total: 98,265 (Male: 36,542, Female: 61,723)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,978 (Male: 1,996, Female: 982)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,866 (Male: 1,505, Female: 1,361)
- Household Industry Workers: 384 (Male: 265, Female: 119)
- Other Workers: 91,338 (Male: 57,043, Female: 34,295)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 364 (Male: 143, Female: 221)
- Agricultural Laborers: 239 (Male: 117, Female: 122)
- Household Industry Workers: 108 (Male: 29, Female: 79)
- Other Workers: 4,889 (Male: 2,114, Female: 2,775)
Grampanchayat List of Virajpet Tehsil/Taluka
Virajpet Tehsil comprises 18 Gram Panchayats and 58 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Virajpet. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Virajpet
Virajpet is located in the Kodagu District of Karnataka State, India.
Virajpet Tehsil has 58 villages.
Virajpet has a total of 18 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Virajpet is 201,431.
In Virajpet, there are 99,754 males and 101,677 females.
There are 20,393 children in Virajpet, comprising 10,219 males and 10,174 females.
In Virajpet, the literate population is 144,136 (74,847 males and 69,289 females). The illiterate population is 57,295 (24,907 males and 32,388 females).