Tejur - Arkalgud, Hassan

Tejur is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Katti Mallenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tejur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tejur is 616586. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.41 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tejur 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 Tejur

According to the 2011 Census, Tejur village had a total population of 419 people, including 215 males and 204 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.77%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 75.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Tejur

Tejur 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 Tejur

Tejur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Tejur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Tejur is about 35 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 Tejur

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

Health Facilities in Tejur

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

FAQs about Tejur