District and Taluk Administration in Karnataka: An Updated Guide

Karnataka, a state in the southern region of India, is divided into a total of 31 districts, each further subdivided into multiple taluks. The administrative divisions of Karnataka are subject to change, making it essential to consult the most current government sources for accurate and up-to-date information. As of the latest updates, the state comprises 240 taluks spread across its 31 districts.

Overview of Taluk Administration in Karnataka

Karnataka's taluks have undergone several changes over the years. Most recently, 12 new taluk formations were notified on March 19, contributing to the current count of 237 taluks. The state initially had around 178 taluks, which were later increased to 227, including the 12 newly formed taluks.

Detailed List of Taluks in Karnataka

Below is a comprehensive list of the taluks in Karnataka, organized alphabetically per district.

Bagalkote

Bagalkote Jamkhandi Mudhola Badami Bilagi Hungunda Ilkal Rabkavi Banhatti Guledgudda

Bengaluru Rural

Doddaballapura Devanhalli Hosakote Nelmangala

Bengaluru Urban

Anekal Bengaluru South Bengaluru North Bengaluru East Belagavi Athani Bailahongala Belagavi Chikodi Gokak Hukkeri Khanapura Ramdurga Raybaga Saundatti Kittur Nipani Mudalgi Kagawad Bellary Ballari Hospete Hoovina Hadagalli Hagaribommanahalli Kudligi Sanduru Siruguppa Kotturu Kampli Kurugodu Bidar Aurad Basavakalyana Bidar Bhalki Homnabad Chitgoppa Hulsoor Kamalnagar Bijapur Bijapur Basavan Bagevadi Indi Muddebihala Sindagi Talikote Chadchan Devahipparagi Kolhar Nidagundi Babaleshwar Tikota Chamarajanagar Chamrajnagara Gundlupete Kollegala Yelandur Hanur Chikkaballapur Chikkaballapur Bagepalli Chintamani Gauribidanuru Gudibanda Sidlaghatta Chikmagalur Chikkamagaluru Kadur Koppa Mudigere Narasimharajapura Sringeri Tarikere Ajjampura Chitradurga Chitradurga Challakere Hiriyuru Holalkere Hosdurga Molakalmuru Dakshina Kannada Mangalore Ullal Kotekar Mulki Puttur Bantwala Beltangadi Sulya Moodbidri Davanagere Davanagere Harihara Harpanahalli Honnali Nyamathi Jagaluru Dharwad Kalghatgi Dharwad Hubballi Rural Hubballi Urban Kundgol Navalgunda Alnavar Annigeri Gadag Gadaga-Betigeri Nargunda Mundargi Ron Shilahole Shirahatti Shirahatti Gulbarga Gulbarga Afzalpura Alanda Chincholi Chitapura Jevargi Sedam Shahabad Kamalapur Kalagi Yadravi Hassan Hassan Arsikere Channarayapattana Holenarsipura Sakleshpura Alur Arkalgudu Belur Haveri Ranibennur Haveri Hangal Hirekerur Kodagu Kodagu Kolar Kolara Koppal Koppal Kushtangi Kukanur Kanakgiri Karatagi Tirumakudal-Narsipura Piriyapatana Heggadadevankote Raichur Raichur Ramanagara Ramanagar Kanakpura

6. Tirthalli - Tirthalli

Haveri Hangal Hirekerur Tumkur Tumkur Kunigal Tiptur Turvekere Koratgere Udupi Udupi Kundapura Karkal Uttara Kannada Karwar Honnavara Kumta Haliyal Haliyal Dandeli Dandeli Yadgir Yadgir

Conclusion

Understanding the administrative divisions in Karnataka is crucial for various purposes, including governmental policies, research, and development projects. As of my last update, Karnataka has 31 districts with 240 taluks, reflecting a dynamic administrative environment. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official sources provided by the Karnataka government.