Siddapur or Siddhapura Taluk is the destination of world famous Jog Falls.

Sirsi is the nearest city, As of 2001[update] India census,[1] the main town Siddapur had a population of 14,049.

Industrial activity is minimal and restricted to a small number of Rice mills, supari manufacturing units etc.

Siddapur Taluk is connected by road only, and the main means of transport are the state-owned KSRTC and certain private bus companies.

All over Siddapur Taluk, Yakshagana, a classical dance drama popular in the state of Karnataka, is practiced regularly and 'badagu thittu' form of the art has its own style in entire Uttara Kannada district.

Deepawali - festivals of lights is celebrated with people burning torches made of long -soft wood called "Pundi kattu" and hoisting paper made lanterns called "Aakaash Butti".

Nearly a lakh devotees from all parts of the country attend the fair, making it one of the biggest festivals in the region.