Seethur - Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru

Seethur is a village situated in the Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Narasimharajapura and around 100 km from Chikmagalur. Seethur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seethur is 609080. The village covers a total geographical area of 759.79 hectares and falls under the 577127 pincode. N.r.pura is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Seethur 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 Seethur

As per Census 2011, Seethur village has a total population of 984 people, consisting of 483 males and 501 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 736 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population984483501
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844341
Scheduled Castes (SC)203101102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)361719
Literate Population736382354
Illiterate Population248101147

Nearby Villages of Seethur

Seethur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KamalapuraNorth2.19 km
ThalamakkiSouth2.40 km
ShedagaruEast3.00 km
KesaveWest3.10 km
Talamakki EstateSouth-West3.90 km
KonodiNorth4.04 km
SankseEast4.44 km
KelakuliNorth-West4.96 km
HarandurSouth-West5.17 km
KanurSouth-East5.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Seethur

Seethur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from N.r.pura to Seethur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Seethur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Seethur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Seethur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Seethur

Where is Seethur located?

Seethur village is located in Narasimharajapura Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Seethur?

Seethur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Seethur?

The pincode of Seethur is 577127.

What is the population of Seethur?

Seethur has a total population of 984, including 483 males and 501 females.

How many households are there in Seethur?

There are 254 households in Seethur.

What is the literacy rate in Seethur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Seethur is 74.80%. Male literacy is 79.09% and female literacy is 70.66%.