Kulur - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Kulur is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Koppa and around 65 km from Chikmagalur. Jayapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulur is 609023. The village covers a total geographical area of 1056.58 hectares and falls under the 577126 pincode. Sringeri is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kulur

According to the 2011 Census, Kulur village had a total population of 1,874 people, including 925 males and 949 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.45%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 72.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulur

Kulur 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 Kulur

Public transport in the Kulur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sringeri to Kulur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kulur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulur

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

Health Facilities in Kulur

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

FAQs about Kulur