Alur - Channagiri, Davanagere

Alur is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Mallapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 606978. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.55 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Alur

According to the 2011 Census, Alur village had a total population of 1,358 people, including 707 males and 651 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 73.47% and female literacy at 60.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 243.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Alur

Alur 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 Alur

Alur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Alur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Alur is about 32 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 Alur

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

Health Facilities in Alur

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

FAQs about Alur