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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karkal
Karkal is located in the Udupi District of Karnataka State, India.
Karkal Tehsil has 39 villages.
Karkal has a total of 27 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Karkal is 216,091.
In Karkal, there are 103,591 males and 112,500 females.
There are 18,958 children in Karkal, comprising 9,695 males and 9,263 females.
In Karkal, the literate population is 170,907 (85,531 males and 85,376 females). The illiterate population is 45,184 (18,060 males and 27,124 females).