All Information About Bhatkal Subdistrict
Detailed information about Bhatkal Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Bhatkal is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Bhatkal - ಭಟ್ಕಳ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5488 |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Census Code 2011 | 5488 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 16 |
| Number of Villages | 62 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Uttara Kannada (Code: 479) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bhatkal (Code: 3669) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bhatkal | Mankal Vaidya ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Bhatkal Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
161,576
M: 80,753
F: 80,823 |
| Rural |
111,846
M: 55,585
F: 56,261 |
| Urban |
49,730
M: 25,168
F: 24,562 |
Number of Households: 30,529
Population Distribution
Total: 161,576 (Male: 80,753, Female: 80,823)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,052 (Male: 9,271, Female: 8,781)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 14,342 (Male: 7,170, Female: 7,172)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,167 (Male: 4,519, Female: 4,648)
Literate Population
Total: 119,631 (Male: 63,567, Female: 56,064)
Illiterate Population
Total: 41,945 (Male: 17,186, Female: 24,759)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,554 (Male: 45,391, Female: 11,163)
Main Workers
Total: 49,427 (Male: 41,820, Female: 7,607)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,127 (Male: 3,571, Female: 3,556)
Non-Workers
Total: 105,022 (Male: 35,362, Female: 69,660)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,376 (Male: 3,682, Female: 694)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,985 (Male: 2,220, Female: 765)
- Household Industry Workers: 613 (Male: 547, Female: 66)
- Other Workers: 41,453 (Male: 35,371, Female: 6,082)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 695 (Male: 302, Female: 393)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,090 (Male: 526, Female: 1,564)
- Household Industry Workers: 150 (Male: 125, Female: 25)
- Other Workers: 4,192 (Male: 2,618, Female: 1,574)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Bhatkal Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
161,576
M: 80,753
F: 80,823 |
| Rural |
111,846
M: 55,585
F: 56,261 |
| Urban |
49,730
M: 25,168
F: 24,562 |
Number of Households: 30,529
Population Distribution
Total: 161,576 (Male: 80,753, Female: 80,823)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,052 (Male: 9,271, Female: 8,781)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 14,342 (Male: 7,170, Female: 7,172)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,167 (Male: 4,519, Female: 4,648)
Literate Population
Total: 119,631 (Male: 63,567, Female: 56,064)
Illiterate Population
Total: 41,945 (Male: 17,186, Female: 24,759)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,554 (Male: 45,391, Female: 11,163)
Main Workers
Total: 49,427 (Male: 41,820, Female: 7,607)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,127 (Male: 3,571, Female: 3,556)
Non-Workers
Total: 105,022 (Male: 35,362, Female: 69,660)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,376 (Male: 3,682, Female: 694)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,985 (Male: 2,220, Female: 765)
- Household Industry Workers: 613 (Male: 547, Female: 66)
- Other Workers: 41,453 (Male: 35,371, Female: 6,082)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 695 (Male: 302, Female: 393)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,090 (Male: 526, Female: 1,564)
- Household Industry Workers: 150 (Male: 125, Female: 25)
- Other Workers: 4,192 (Male: 2,618, Female: 1,574)
Grampanchayat List of Bhatkal Tehsil/Taluka
Bhatkal Tehsil comprises 16 Gram Panchayats and 62 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Bhatkal. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhatkal
Bhatkal is located in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka State, India.
Bhatkal Tehsil has 62 villages.
Bhatkal has a total of 16 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Bhatkal is 161,576.
In Bhatkal, there are 80,753 males and 80,823 females.
There are 18,052 children in Bhatkal, comprising 9,271 males and 8,781 females.
In Bhatkal, the literate population is 119,631 (63,567 males and 56,064 females). The illiterate population is 41,945 (17,186 males and 24,759 females).