Taluru - Alur, Hassan

Taluru is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Taluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taluru is 616318. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.89 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Taluru

As per Census 2011, Taluru village has a total population of 1,100 people, consisting of 562 males and 538 females. The village has 271 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 704 literate and 396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 494 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Taluru are given below:

Nearby Villages of Taluru

Taluru 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 Taluru

Taluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Taluru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Taluru is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taluru

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

Health Facilities in Taluru

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

FAQs about Taluru