Alur - Chamarajanagar

Alur is a village situated in the Chamarajanagar taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Chamarajanagar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Alur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 619753. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.48 hectares and falls under the 571117 pincode. Chamarajanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Chamarajanagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Alur

As per Census 2011, Alur village has a total population of 2,733 people, consisting of 1,405 males and 1,328 females. The village has 674 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 219 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,607 literate and 1,126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 632 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Alur are given below:

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 Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamarajanagar to Alur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. 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