Karur - Ranibennur, Haveri

Karur is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Karur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karur is 604504. The village covers a total geographical area of 1857.68 hectares and falls under the 581145 pincode. Ranibennur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Karur

As per Census 2011, Karur village has a total population of 6,328 people, consisting of 3,249 males and 3,079 females. The village has 1,296 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 709 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,211 literate and 2,117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 367 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 692 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karur

Karur 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 Karur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Karur. The nearest railway station is Chalgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranibennur to Karur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Karur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karur

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

Health Facilities in Karur

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

FAQs about Karur