Belgaum
Belgaum is a district and city located in Karnataka State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Belgaum district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Belgaum District overview
Belgaum is Town in Karnataka serves as administrative headquarter of Belgaum district. Total area of Belgaum District is 13,433 km² including 13,015 km² rural area and 418 km² urban area. There are 10 Talukas part of Belgaum District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Belgaum District, Belgaum has 1275 villages.
Athni is the largest tehsil in Belgaum district by area covering 1991 km2 and Raybag is the smallest tehsil in Belgaum district by area covering 952 km2. Belgaum is the largest tehsil by population while Khanapur is the smallest tehsil by population in Belgaum district.
Population of Belgaum District
As of the 2011 census, Belgaum district has a population of approximately 4,779,661 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,211,195 and rular population of 3,568,466. The population density in Belgaum region is about 356.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,423,063 | 2,356,598 | 4,779,661 |
| Rural | 1,811,094 | 1,757,372 | 3,568,466 |
| Urban | 611,969 | 599,226 | 1,211,195 |
Households of Belgaum District
There are about 983,854 houses in the district, including 264,621 urban houses and 719,233 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.86 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 983,854 |
| Rural | 719,233 |
| Urban | 264,621 |
List Of Taluka in Belgaum District
Belgaum district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 10 tehsils in Belgaum district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Belgaum:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Athni | 1,991.0 | 525,832 |
| Belgaum | 1,032.0 | 957,373 |
| Chikodi | 1,263.0 | 628,800 |
| Gokak | 1,543.0 | 612,163 |
| Hukeri | 987.0 | 399,270 |
| Khanapur | 1,742.0 | 258,089 |
| Parasgad | 1,578.0 | 352,929 |
| Ramdurg | 1,225.0 | 258,527 |
| Raybag | 952.0 | 405,489 |
| Sampgaon | 1,120.0 | 381,189 |
Frequently Asked Question About Belgaum District
How many villages are there in Belgaum district ?
There are 1275 villages in the Belgaum district.
What is the population of Belgaum district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Belgaum district is 4,779,661
How many town or city are there in Belgaum district ?
There are 31 town or city in the Belgaum district.
How many Taluka in Belgaum district ?
There are 10 Taluka in Belgaum district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Belgaum district
Athni is the largest Taluka in Belgaum district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Belgaum district ?
Raybag is the smallest Taluka in Belgaum district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Belgaum district ?
Belgaum is the most populated Taluka in Belgaum district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Belgaum district ?
Khanapur is the most least populated Taluka in Belgaum district.