All Information About Karkal Subdistrict
Detailed information about Karkal Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Karkal is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Udupi District of Karnataka State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Karkal - ಕಾರ್ಕಳ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5524 |
| District | Udupi |
| Census Code 2011 | 5524 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 27 |
| Number of Villages | 39 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Udupi Chikkamagaluru (Code: 478) |
| Assembly Constituency | Karkal (Code: 3663) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Karkal | V Sunill Kumar ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Karkal Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
216,091
M: 103,591
F: 112,500 |
| Rural |
183,410
M: 87,681
F: 95,729 |
| Urban |
32,681
M: 15,910
F: 16,771 |
Number of Households: 47,688
Population Distribution
Total: 216,091 (Male: 103,591, Female: 112,500)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,958 (Male: 9,695, Female: 9,263)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 19,827 (Male: 9,840, Female: 9,987)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 12,091 (Male: 6,095, Female: 5,996)
Literate Population
Total: 170,907 (Male: 85,531, Female: 85,376)
Illiterate Population
Total: 45,184 (Male: 18,060, Female: 27,124)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 105,191 (Male: 62,405, Female: 42,786)
Main Workers
Total: 98,023 (Male: 59,132, Female: 38,891)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,168 (Male: 3,273, Female: 3,895)
Non-Workers
Total: 110,900 (Male: 41,186, Female: 69,714)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,430 (Male: 9,137, Female: 5,293)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,906 (Male: 5,144, Female: 2,762)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,561 (Male: 984, Female: 577)
- Other Workers: 74,126 (Male: 43,867, Female: 30,259)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,008 (Male: 356, Female: 652)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,663 (Male: 629, Female: 1,034)
- Household Industry Workers: 305 (Male: 106, Female: 199)
- Other Workers: 4,192 (Male: 2,182, Female: 2,010)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Karkal Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
216,091
M: 103,591
F: 112,500 |
| Rural |
183,410
M: 87,681
F: 95,729 |
| Urban |
32,681
M: 15,910
F: 16,771 |
Number of Households: 47,688
Population Distribution
Total: 216,091 (Male: 103,591, Female: 112,500)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,958 (Male: 9,695, Female: 9,263)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 19,827 (Male: 9,840, Female: 9,987)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 12,091 (Male: 6,095, Female: 5,996)
Literate Population
Total: 170,907 (Male: 85,531, Female: 85,376)
Illiterate Population
Total: 45,184 (Male: 18,060, Female: 27,124)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 105,191 (Male: 62,405, Female: 42,786)
Main Workers
Total: 98,023 (Male: 59,132, Female: 38,891)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,168 (Male: 3,273, Female: 3,895)
Non-Workers
Total: 110,900 (Male: 41,186, Female: 69,714)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,430 (Male: 9,137, Female: 5,293)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,906 (Male: 5,144, Female: 2,762)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,561 (Male: 984, Female: 577)
- Other Workers: 74,126 (Male: 43,867, Female: 30,259)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,008 (Male: 356, Female: 652)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,663 (Male: 629, Female: 1,034)
- Household Industry Workers: 305 (Male: 106, Female: 199)
- Other Workers: 4,192 (Male: 2,182, Female: 2,010)
Grampanchayat List of Karkal Tehsil/Taluka
Karkal Tehsil comprises 27 Gram Panchayats and 39 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Karkal. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.