Chilur - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Chilur is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Magadi and around 58 km from Ramanagara.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilur is 625851. The village covers a total geographical area of 565.45 hectares and falls under the 562127 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chilur is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Magadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chilur

According to the 2011 Census, Chilur village had a total population of 471 people, including 224 males and 247 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.03%, with male literacy at 87.98% and female literacy at 66.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilur

Chilur 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 Chilur

The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Chilur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Chilur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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