Kodagu

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

Kodagu District overview


Kodagu is Town in Karnataka serves as administrative headquarter of Kodagu district. Total area of Kodagu District is 4,102 km² including 4,075 km² rural area and 27 km² urban area. There are 3 Talukas part of Kodagu District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kodagu District, Kodagu has 296 villages.

Virajpet is the largest tehsil in Kodagu district by area covering 1654 km2 and Somvarpet is the smallest tehsil in Kodagu district by area covering 1003 km2. Somvarpet is the largest tehsil by population while Madikeri is the smallest tehsil by population in Kodagu district.

Population of Kodagu District


As of the 2011 census, Kodagu district has a population of approximately 554,519 peoples which is divided into urban population of 80,988 and rular population of 473,531. The population density in Kodagu region is about 135.0 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 274,608 279,911 554,519
Rural 234,161 239,370 473,531
Urban 40,447 40,541 80,988

Households of Kodagu District


There are about 142,716 houses in the district, including 20,727 urban houses and 121,989 rural houses. The average household size is about 3.89 people

Type Households
Total 142,716
Rural 121,989
Urban 20,727

List Of Taluka in Kodagu District


Kodagu district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 3 tehsils in Kodagu 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 Kodagu:

Taluka Area(km²) Population
Madikeri 1,445.0 146,583
Somvarpet 1,003.0 206,505
Virajpet 1,654.0 201,431

Frequently Asked Question About Kodagu District


How many villages are there in Kodagu district ?

There are 296 villages in the Kodagu district.

What is the population of Kodagu district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Kodagu district is 554,519

How many town or city are there in Kodagu district ?

There are 5 town or city in the Kodagu district.

How many Taluka in Kodagu district ?

There are 3 Taluka in Kodagu district.

Which is the largest Taluka in Kodagu district

Virajpet is the largest Taluka in Kodagu district.

Which is the smallest Taluka in Kodagu district ?

Somvarpet is the smallest Taluka in Kodagu district.

Which is the most populated Taluka in Kodagu district ?

Somvarpet is the most populated Taluka in Kodagu district.

Which is the least populated Taluka in Kodagu district ?

Madikeri is the most least populated Taluka in Kodagu district.

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