Alur

Alur is a village located in Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Channagiri (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Davanagere. As per 2009 stats, Mallapura is the gram panchayat of Alur village.

Alur has its own place in the vibrant Davanagere region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Alur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Alur is 606978. The village spans a total geographical area of 442.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577544. Channagiri is nearest town to Alur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Alur 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 Channagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Davanagere Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Alur

Below is a concise population overview of Alur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,358 707 651
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 161 85 76
Scheduled Castes (SC) 3 1 2
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 243 128 115
Literate Population 805 457 348
Illiterate Population 553 250 303

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Alur village:

  • The total population of Alur village is around 1,358, including approximately 707 males and 651 females, with a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 161 children aged 0–6 years in Alur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Alur village has 3 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 243 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Alur village is about 59.28%, with male literacy at 64.64% and female literacy at 53.46%.
  • There are around 308 households in Alur village.

Connectivity of Alur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Alur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Alur

Where is Alur located?
Alur village is situated in Channagiri Taluka, within the Davanagere district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Alur?
The Gram Panchayat of Alur is Mallapura (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Alur?
The pincode of Alur is 577544, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Alur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Alur is 1,358, with 707 males and 651 females.
How many households are there in Alur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Alur village has a total of 308 households.
What is the literacy rate in Alur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Alur is 59.28%. The male literacy rate is 64.64%, while the female literacy rate is 53.46%.