Ajjur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Ajjur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Yalagathavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ajjur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajjur is 616667. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.29 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ajjur

According to the 2011 Census, Ajjur village had a total population of 1,043 people, including 520 males and 523 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.71%, with male literacy at 80.78% and female literacy at 60.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajjur

Ajjur 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 Ajjur

Ajjur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hole Narsipur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Ajjur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Ajjur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajjur

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

Health Facilities in Ajjur

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

FAQs about Ajjur