Ajur - Athni, Belagavi

Ajur is a village situated in the Athni taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Athani and around 180 km from Belgaum. Khelegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajur is 597248. The village covers a total geographical area of 1561.32 hectares and falls under the 591212 pincode. Athani is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Ajur

According to the 2011 Census, Ajur village had a total population of 2,831 people, including 1,432 males and 1,399 females, living in 587 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.31%, with male literacy at 75.10% and female literacy at 57.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajur

Ajur 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 Ajur

Ajur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Agran Dhulgaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athani to Ajur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Ajur is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajur

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

Health Facilities in Ajur

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

FAQs about Ajur