Chilur - Nyamathi, Davanagere

Chilur is a village situated in the Nyamathi taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Honnali and around 80 km from Davanagere. Chiluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilur is 606844. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.17 hectares and falls under the 577230 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chilur

According to the 2011 Census, Chilur village had a total population of 3,286 people, including 1,651 males and 1,635 females, living in 727 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.06%, with male literacy at 87.53% and female literacy at 76.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 857, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilur

Chilur 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 Chilur

Chilur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Town, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Chilur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chilur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilur

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

Health Facilities in Chilur

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

FAQs about Chilur