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.

Here you can discover what makes Alur unique in its vibrant Channagiri-Davanagere region. You’ll see Alur’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 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.

Google Map of Alur

Population of Alur

According to the 2011 Census, Alur has a total population of about 1,358, with approximately 707 males and 651 females. The sex ratio is around 920 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 161 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 243. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.28%, with male literacy at about 64.64% and female literacy near 53.46%. There are around 308 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Alur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

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