As of the Census of 2011, there were 160,331 people, 32,808 households in Honavar Taluk, of which Males constitute 49.9% (80,018) and Females were 50.09% (80,313).

Most people in Honavar taluk are native speakers of Kannada language.

There are sizeable numbers of people who speak other languages such as Konkani and Nawayath.

This can be attributed to the fact that Honavar taluk, along with the rest of Uttara Kannada district was under Bombay Presidency till India got independence from the British in 1947.

Agriculture and Fishery are the major contributors to the economy of Honavar taluk.