All Information About Shikarpur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Shikarpur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Shikarpur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Shivamogga District of Karnataka State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Shikarpur - ಶಿಕಾರಿಪುರ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5517 |
| District | Shivamogga |
| Census Code 2011 | 5517 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 43 |
| Number of Villages | 180 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Shivamogga (Code: 476) |
| Assembly Constituency | Shikaripura (Code: 3648) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Shikaripura | Vijayendra Yediyurappa ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Shikarpur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
238,229
M: 120,487
F: 117,742 |
| Rural |
185,350
M: 93,949
F: 91,401 |
| Urban |
52,879
M: 26,538
F: 26,341 |
Number of Households: 51,798
Population Distribution
Total: 238,229 (Male: 120,487, Female: 117,742)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 27,931 (Male: 14,205, Female: 13,726)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 58,775 (Male: 29,564, Female: 29,211)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 14,402 (Male: 7,349, Female: 7,053)
Literate Population
Total: 159,348 (Male: 87,124, Female: 72,224)
Illiterate Population
Total: 78,881 (Male: 33,363, Female: 45,518)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 107,330 (Male: 72,183, Female: 35,147)
Main Workers
Total: 86,706 (Male: 64,300, Female: 22,406)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,624 (Male: 7,883, Female: 12,741)
Non-Workers
Total: 130,899 (Male: 48,304, Female: 82,595)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 36,420 (Male: 30,361, Female: 6,059)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,751 (Male: 17,197, Female: 12,554)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,543 (Male: 1,249, Female: 294)
- Other Workers: 18,992 (Male: 15,493, Female: 3,499)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,628 (Male: 814, Female: 1,814)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,765 (Male: 4,458, Female: 9,307)
- Household Industry Workers: 556 (Male: 261, Female: 295)
- Other Workers: 3,675 (Male: 2,350, Female: 1,325)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Shikarpur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
238,229
M: 120,487
F: 117,742 |
| Rural |
185,350
M: 93,949
F: 91,401 |
| Urban |
52,879
M: 26,538
F: 26,341 |
Number of Households: 51,798
Population Distribution
Total: 238,229 (Male: 120,487, Female: 117,742)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 27,931 (Male: 14,205, Female: 13,726)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 58,775 (Male: 29,564, Female: 29,211)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 14,402 (Male: 7,349, Female: 7,053)
Literate Population
Total: 159,348 (Male: 87,124, Female: 72,224)
Illiterate Population
Total: 78,881 (Male: 33,363, Female: 45,518)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 107,330 (Male: 72,183, Female: 35,147)
Main Workers
Total: 86,706 (Male: 64,300, Female: 22,406)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,624 (Male: 7,883, Female: 12,741)
Non-Workers
Total: 130,899 (Male: 48,304, Female: 82,595)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 36,420 (Male: 30,361, Female: 6,059)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,751 (Male: 17,197, Female: 12,554)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,543 (Male: 1,249, Female: 294)
- Other Workers: 18,992 (Male: 15,493, Female: 3,499)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,628 (Male: 814, Female: 1,814)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,765 (Male: 4,458, Female: 9,307)
- Household Industry Workers: 556 (Male: 261, Female: 295)
- Other Workers: 3,675 (Male: 2,350, Female: 1,325)
Grampanchayat List of Shikarpur Tehsil/Taluka
Shikarpur Tehsil comprises 43 Gram Panchayats and 180 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Shikarpur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shikarpur
Shikarpur is located in the Shivamogga District of Karnataka State, India.
Shikarpur Tehsil has 180 villages.
Shikarpur has a total of 43 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Shikarpur is 238,229.
In Shikarpur, there are 120,487 males and 117,742 females.
There are 27,931 children in Shikarpur, comprising 14,205 males and 13,726 females.
In Shikarpur, the literate population is 159,348 (87,124 males and 72,224 females). The illiterate population is 78,881 (33,363 males and 45,518 females).