Atturu - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Atturu is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Talagawara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atturu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atturu is 624604. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.66 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Atturu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chintamani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Atturu

According to the 2011 Census, Atturu village had a total population of 712 people, including 360 males and 352 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.99%, with male literacy at 79.53% and female literacy at 64.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Atturu

Atturu 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 Atturu

Atturu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Atturu is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Atturu is about 46 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 Atturu

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

Health Facilities in Atturu

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

FAQs about Atturu