Somwarpet taluk

Somwarpet Taluk
Map of Somwarpet Taluk in the Kodagu District
Location in Karnataka
Coordinates: 12°35′51″N 075°50′54″E / 12.59750°N 75.84833°E / 12.59750; 75.84833
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKodagu district
Elected Representative(s)MLA
Government
  TypeTaluk Panchayat
  BodyCouncil
Area
  Total
1,003 km2 (387 sq mi)
Elevation
609 m (1,998 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
205,921
  Density210/km2 (530/sq mi)
  Male Population
102,739
  Female Population
103,182
Sex Ratio
Literacy Rate
Area code08276
Vehicle registrationKA-12
No. of Villages135

Somawarpete taluk is one of the five taluks of Kodagu district. Its administrative headquarters is in the town of Somwarpet.