Alur - Kanakapura, Bengaluru South

Alur is a village situated in the Kanakapura taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Kanakapura and around 30 km from Ramanagara. Kabbalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 626493. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.24 hectares and falls under the 562126 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Alur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanakapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alur

According to the 2011 Census, Alur village had a total population of 528 people, including 242 males and 286 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 1,182 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.71%, with male literacy at 58.18% and female literacy at 47.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Alur

Alur 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 Alur

Alur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Channapatna, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanakapura to Alur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Alur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alur

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

Health Facilities in Alur

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

FAQs about Alur