Kellur - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Kellur is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Mudigere and around 37 km from Chikmagalur. Halemudigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kellur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kellur is 609985. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.5 hectares and falls under the 577132 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kellur

As per Census 2011, Kellur village has a total population of 209 people, consisting of 94 males and 115 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 1,223 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 131 literate and 78 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kellur

Kellur 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 Kellur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kellur. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Kellur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kellur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kellur

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

Health Facilities in Kellur

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

FAQs about Kellur