Suthur - Chamarajanagar

Suthur is a village situated in the Chamarajanagar taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Chamarajanagar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Erasavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suthur is 619627. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.54 hectares and falls under the 571441 pincode. Yelandur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Suthur

According to the 2011 Census, Suthur village had a total population of 1,676 people, including 873 males and 803 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.65%, with male literacy at 66.08% and female literacy at 56.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 994, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Suthur

Suthur 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 Suthur

Suthur 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 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelandur to Suthur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Suthur is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suthur

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

Health Facilities in Suthur

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

FAQs about Suthur