Kelasur - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kelasur is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Kelasur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelasur is 619527. The village covers a total geographical area of 899 hectares and falls under the 571123 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kelasur

According to the 2011 Census, Kelasur village had a total population of 3,441 people, including 1,672 males and 1,769 females, living in 869 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.50%, with male literacy at 62.57% and female literacy at 43.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 771.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelasur

Kelasur 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 Kelasur

Kelasur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badanaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kelasur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kelasur is about 24 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 Kelasur

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

Health Facilities in Kelasur

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

FAQs about Kelasur