All Information About Karwar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Karwar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Karwar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Karwar - ಕಾರವಾರ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5478 |
| District | Uttara Kannada |
| Census Code 2011 | 5478 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 18 |
| Number of Villages | 61 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Uttara Kannada (Code: 479) |
| Assembly Constituency | Karwar (Code: 3671) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Karwar | Satish Krishna Sail ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Karwar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
155,213
M: 78,248
F: 76,965 |
| Rural |
73,671
M: 37,279
F: 36,392 |
| Urban |
81,542
M: 40,969
F: 40,573 |
Number of Households: 40,330
Population Distribution
Total: 155,213 (Male: 78,248, Female: 76,965)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,578 (Male: 7,460, Female: 7,118)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,232 (Male: 3,660, Female: 3,572)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,169 (Male: 641, Female: 528)
Literate Population
Total: 126,443 (Male: 67,180, Female: 59,263)
Illiterate Population
Total: 28,770 (Male: 11,068, Female: 17,702)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 57,984 (Male: 44,895, Female: 13,089)
Main Workers
Total: 44,822 (Male: 35,904, Female: 8,918)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,162 (Male: 8,991, Female: 4,171)
Non-Workers
Total: 97,229 (Male: 33,353, Female: 63,876)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,349 (Male: 1,956, Female: 393)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,624 (Male: 1,107, Female: 517)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,298 (Male: 1,153, Female: 145)
- Other Workers: 39,551 (Male: 31,688, Female: 7,863)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 844 (Male: 491, Female: 353)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,645 (Male: 1,744, Female: 901)
- Household Industry Workers: 527 (Male: 331, Female: 196)
- Other Workers: 9,146 (Male: 6,425, Female: 2,721)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Karwar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
155,213
M: 78,248
F: 76,965 |
| Rural |
73,671
M: 37,279
F: 36,392 |
| Urban |
81,542
M: 40,969
F: 40,573 |
Number of Households: 40,330
Population Distribution
Total: 155,213 (Male: 78,248, Female: 76,965)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,578 (Male: 7,460, Female: 7,118)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,232 (Male: 3,660, Female: 3,572)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,169 (Male: 641, Female: 528)
Literate Population
Total: 126,443 (Male: 67,180, Female: 59,263)
Illiterate Population
Total: 28,770 (Male: 11,068, Female: 17,702)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 57,984 (Male: 44,895, Female: 13,089)
Main Workers
Total: 44,822 (Male: 35,904, Female: 8,918)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,162 (Male: 8,991, Female: 4,171)
Non-Workers
Total: 97,229 (Male: 33,353, Female: 63,876)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,349 (Male: 1,956, Female: 393)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,624 (Male: 1,107, Female: 517)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,298 (Male: 1,153, Female: 145)
- Other Workers: 39,551 (Male: 31,688, Female: 7,863)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 844 (Male: 491, Female: 353)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,645 (Male: 1,744, Female: 901)
- Household Industry Workers: 527 (Male: 331, Female: 196)
- Other Workers: 9,146 (Male: 6,425, Female: 2,721)
Grampanchayat List of Karwar Tehsil/Taluka
Karwar Tehsil comprises 18 Gram Panchayats and 61 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Karwar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karwar
Karwar is located in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka State, India.
Karwar Tehsil has 61 villages.
Karwar has a total of 18 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Karwar is 155,213.
In Karwar, there are 78,248 males and 76,965 females.
There are 14,578 children in Karwar, comprising 7,460 males and 7,118 females.
In Karwar, the literate population is 126,443 (67,180 males and 59,263 females). The illiterate population is 28,770 (11,068 males and 17,702 females).