Alur - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Alur is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Magadi and around 47 km from Ramanagara. Banavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 625855. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.5 hectares and falls under the 562127 pincode. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Nelamangala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alur

According to the 2011 Census, Alur village had a total population of 489 people, including 258 males and 231 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.89%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 59.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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 Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Alur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Alur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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