Talur - Sandur, Ballari

Talur is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Sandur and around 43 km from Bellary. Thaluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talur is 605013. The village covers a total geographical area of 1361.01 hectares and falls under the 583103 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Talur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sandur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballari Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talur

According to the 2011 Census, Talur village had a total population of 4,694 people, including 2,382 males and 2,312 females, living in 891 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.57%, with male literacy at 70.67% and female literacy at 48.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 889, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 659.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Talur

Talur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Talur

Talur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadiganuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Talur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Talur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Talur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talur village are given below:

FAQs about Talur