Sthirur - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Sthirur is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Koppa and around 80 km from Chikmagalur. Heruru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sthirur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sthirur is 609042. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.24 hectares and falls under the 577114 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Sthirur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sthirur

As per Census 2011, Sthirur village has a total population of 440 people, consisting of 231 males and 209 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sthirur

Sthirur 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 Sthirur

Sthirur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Sthirur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Sthirur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sthirur

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

Health Facilities in Sthirur

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

FAQs about Sthirur