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Gadag

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Area · — km²
Population · 10,64,570
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Gadag — district of Karnataka

Gadag is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Gadag

Historic textile industry and ancient Jain temples with intricate stone carvings.

District HQ
Gadag

Must-visit places in Gadag

temple

Trikuteshwara Temple

12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva with ornate carvings and twin sanctums.

  • temple
    Gadag Someshwara Temple

    Ancient temple famous for its intricate stone sculptures and Dravidian architectural style.

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Then & Now

Gadag district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
6,85,261
Census 2011 baseline
+22.9%
Population · 2026
8,41,951
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,39,782
Census 2011 baseline
+10.0%
Households · 2026
1,53,826
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 343 villages

Gadag district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,47,585Census 2011
Female population
3,37,676Census 2011
Sex ratio
971 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,39,782Census 2011
SC population
1,27,515Census 2011
ST population
50,637Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
8,41,951+22.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,53,826RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,46,655Census 2011
Cultivators
1,07,442Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,34,744Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Gadag district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
47 of 343 villages have notable places mapped · 14%
  • Hospital· 37
  • Temple· 10
  • PHC· 9
  • School· 3
  • College· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Gadag district.

Browse by mandal

All 7 mandals of Gadag

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343 villages · 122 GPs
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Top villages in Gadag

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Gadag

How many mandals and villages are in Gadag district?

Gadag district has 7 mandals and 343 revenue villages across 122 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Gadag district?

The district headquarters of Gadag is —.

What is the pincode of Gadag district?

Gadag district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Gadag may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Gadag fall under?

Gadag district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Gadag district?

Gadag district had a population of 10,64,570 per the 2011 Census, across 343 villages.

When was Gadag district formed?

Gadag district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Gadag district?

Major rivers in Gadag district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Gadag

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(6 nearest)