Telkur - Sedam, Kalaburagi

Telkur is a village situated in the Sedam taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Sedam and around 64 km from Gulbarga. Telkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telkur is 620480. The village covers a total geographical area of 871.65 hectares and falls under the 585214 pincode. Sedam is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Telkur

According to the 2011 Census, Telkur village had a total population of 1,475 people, including 730 males and 745 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.53%, with male literacy at 73.78% and female literacy at 51.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 441, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Telkur

Telkur 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 Telkur

Telkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurgunta, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sedam to Telkur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Telkur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telkur

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

Health Facilities in Telkur

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

FAQs about Telkur