Tumkur - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Tumkur is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Didaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tumkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumkur is 617318. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.93 hectares and falls under the 573141 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Tumkur

According to the 2011 Census, Tumkur village had a total population of 961 people, including 442 males and 519 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,174 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.72%, with male literacy at 86.98% and female literacy at 64.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Tumkur

Tumkur 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 Tumkur

Tumkur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tumkur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Tumkur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Tumkur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tumkur

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

Health Facilities in Tumkur

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

FAQs about Tumkur