Handur

Handur is a village located in Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Narasimharajapura (tehsildar office) and 105km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Honnekudige Hanthuvine is the gram panchayat of Handur village.

Here you can discover what makes Handur unique in its vibrant Narasimharajapura-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Handur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Handur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Handur is 609067. The village spans a total geographical area of 550.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577134. N.r.pura is nearest town to Handur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Handur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Handur

Population of Handur

According to the 2011 Census, Handur has a total population of about 175, with approximately 81 males and 94 females. The sex ratio is around 1160 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 10 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 83 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.29%, with male literacy at about 82.72% and female literacy near 67.02%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Handur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Handur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Handur. As per the 2011 stats, Handur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Handur

Knowing the nearby villages of Handur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Handur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Handur