Kallur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kallur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Vijapura Forest serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallur is 616541. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.03 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kallur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kallur

As per Census 2011, Kallur village has a total population of 331 people, consisting of 177 males and 154 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallur

Kallur 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 Kallur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kallur. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kallur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kallur is about 40 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 Kallur

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

Health Facilities in Kallur

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

FAQs about Kallur