Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur is a district and city located in Karnataka State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Chikmagalur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.

Chikmagalur District overview

Chikmagalur is Town in Karnataka serves as administrative headquarter of Chikmagalur district. Total area of Chikmagalur District is 7,202 km² including 7,091 km² rural area and 111 km² urban area. There are 7 Talukas part of Chikmagalur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Chikmagalur District, Chikmagalur has 1117 villages.

Chikmagalur is the largest tehsil in Chikmagalur district by area covering 1592 km² and Sringeri is the smallest tehsil in Chikmagalur district by area covering 444 km². Chikmagalur is the largest tehsil by population while Sringeri is the smallest tehsil by population in Chikmagalur district.

Population of Chikmagalur District

As of the 2011 census, Chikmagalur district has a population of approximately 1,137,961 peoples which is divided into urban population of 239,508 and rular population of 898,453. The population density in Chikmagalur region is about 158.0 persons per square kilometer.

Households of Chikmagalur District

There are about 276,085 houses in the district, including 57,838 urban houses and 218,247 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.12 people

List Of Taluka in Chikmagalur District

Chikmagalur district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 7 tehsils in Chikmagalur 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 Chikmagalur:

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