Davanagere Taluk in Davanagere district, Karnataka has 166 Census 2011 village records, including 154 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 247,008 people, 53,032 households and 88,029.15 hectares. Reported local context includes 44 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Davanagere Taluk has 166 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 154 inhabited villages. They are part of Davanagere district in Karnataka.
Villages166
Inhabited Villages154
Population247,008
Households53,032
Area (ha)88,029.15
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Davanagere Taluk is in Davanagere district, Karnataka.
Village Records
166 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
154
Listed Population
247,008
Households
53,032
Recorded Village Area
88,029.15 hectares
Gram Panchayats
44
Largest by Population
Bethuru (6,675 people)
Largest by Area
Anaji (1,877.52 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Bethuru is the highest-population village listed in Davanagere Taluk, with 6,675 people and 1,390 households. It represents 2.7% of the listed taluk village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Anaji has the largest recorded village area in Davanagere Taluk, at 1,877.52 hectares. This is 2.1% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Davanagere Taluk has 247,008 people in 53,032 households across 166 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village1,488
Average Household Size4.7
Inhabited Village %93%
Population Density / sq km280.6
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population247,008
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Davanagere villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 44 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Alur, Anaberu and Anagodu.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported44
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Davanagere.
Gram Panchayats reported: Alur, Anaberu, Anagodu, Anaji, Attigere, Avaragolla, Bada, Basavanahalu, Belavanur, Bethuru, Chikkabudihalu, Doddabathi and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Davanagere Taluk is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 154 villages (93%), mobile coverage in 99 villages (60%), all-weather road in 81 villages (49%), domestic power supply in 2 villages (1.2%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
154
154
12
92.77
Mobile Coverage
99
154
67
59.64
All-Weather Road
81
154
85
48.80
PDS Shop
76
154
90
45.78
Domestic Power Supply
2
2
164
1.20
Median Nearest Town Distance18 km
Villages within 5 km4
Villages over 25 km30
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
4
2.6%
5-10 Km
23
15%
10-25 Km
97
63%
Over 25 Km
30
19%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Davanagere villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 154 villages, with an average of 18.82 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 40.0 km for Rampura. Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
154
18.82
40
Rampura
Davangere
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Davanagere Taluk. The page summarises 26 data fields and 3,655 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
6
995
664
Location and Distance
3
474
318
Population and Social Groups
3
486
461
Education Facilities
8
1,232
582
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
308
180
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
154
76
Power Supply
3
6
6
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Davanagere Taluk. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Davanagere Taluk has 166 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 154 inhabited villages. They are part of Davanagere district in Karnataka.
Which is the most populated village in Davanagere Taluk?
Bethuru is the most populated village listed for Davanagere Taluk, with 6,675 people and 1,390 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Davanagere Taluk?
Anaji has the largest recorded village area in Davanagere Taluk, at 1,877.52 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Davanagere Taluk?
The administrative summary reports 44 Gram Panchayats for Davanagere Taluk. Reported names include Alur, Anaberu and Anagodu.
What village facilities are reported in Davanagere Taluk?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 154 villages, mobile coverage in 99 villages, all-weather road in 81 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Davanagere Taluk village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Davanagere also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.