All Information About Sorab Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sorab Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sorab is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Shivamogga District of Karnataka State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sorab - ಸೊರಬ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5516 |
| District | Shivamogga |
| Census Code 2011 | 5516 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 35 |
| Number of Villages | 308 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Shivamogga (Code: 476) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sorab (Code: 3651) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sorab | Madhu Bangarappa ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sorab Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
200,809
M: 101,130
F: 99,679 |
| Rural |
189,477
M: 95,507
F: 93,970 |
| Urban |
11,332
M: 5,623
F: 5,709 |
Number of Households: 46,658
Population Distribution
Total: 200,809 (Male: 101,130, Female: 99,679)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,624 (Male: 11,496, Female: 11,128)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 39,045 (Male: 19,664, Female: 19,381)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 7,750 (Male: 3,909, Female: 3,841)
Literate Population
Total: 140,170 (Male: 76,753, Female: 63,417)
Illiterate Population
Total: 60,639 (Male: 24,377, Female: 36,262)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 102,838 (Male: 63,686, Female: 39,152)
Main Workers
Total: 79,264 (Male: 56,415, Female: 22,849)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,574 (Male: 7,271, Female: 16,303)
Non-Workers
Total: 97,971 (Male: 37,444, Female: 60,527)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 38,413 (Male: 31,467, Female: 6,946)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,351 (Male: 14,962, Female: 12,389)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,141 (Male: 771, Female: 370)
- Other Workers: 12,359 (Male: 9,215, Female: 3,144)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,671 (Male: 950, Female: 2,721)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,070 (Male: 4,789, Female: 12,281)
- Household Industry Workers: 472 (Male: 201, Female: 271)
- Other Workers: 2,361 (Male: 1,331, Female: 1,030)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sorab Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
200,809
M: 101,130
F: 99,679 |
| Rural |
189,477
M: 95,507
F: 93,970 |
| Urban |
11,332
M: 5,623
F: 5,709 |
Number of Households: 46,658
Population Distribution
Total: 200,809 (Male: 101,130, Female: 99,679)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,624 (Male: 11,496, Female: 11,128)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 39,045 (Male: 19,664, Female: 19,381)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 7,750 (Male: 3,909, Female: 3,841)
Literate Population
Total: 140,170 (Male: 76,753, Female: 63,417)
Illiterate Population
Total: 60,639 (Male: 24,377, Female: 36,262)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 102,838 (Male: 63,686, Female: 39,152)
Main Workers
Total: 79,264 (Male: 56,415, Female: 22,849)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,574 (Male: 7,271, Female: 16,303)
Non-Workers
Total: 97,971 (Male: 37,444, Female: 60,527)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 38,413 (Male: 31,467, Female: 6,946)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,351 (Male: 14,962, Female: 12,389)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,141 (Male: 771, Female: 370)
- Other Workers: 12,359 (Male: 9,215, Female: 3,144)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,671 (Male: 950, Female: 2,721)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,070 (Male: 4,789, Female: 12,281)
- Household Industry Workers: 472 (Male: 201, Female: 271)
- Other Workers: 2,361 (Male: 1,331, Female: 1,030)
Grampanchayat List of Sorab Tehsil/Taluka
Sorab Tehsil comprises 35 Gram Panchayats and 308 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sorab. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sorab
Sorab is located in the Shivamogga District of Karnataka State, India.
Sorab Tehsil has 308 villages.
Sorab has a total of 35 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sorab is 200,809.
In Sorab, there are 101,130 males and 99,679 females.
There are 22,624 children in Sorab, comprising 11,496 males and 11,128 females.
In Sorab, the literate population is 140,170 (76,753 males and 63,417 females). The illiterate population is 60,639 (24,377 males and 36,262 females).