Alur - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Alur is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Alur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 617908. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.58 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Alur

According to the 2011 Census, Alur village had a total population of 1,234 people, including 646 males and 588 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.34%, with male literacy at 94.37% and female literacy at 85.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Alur

Alur 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 Alur

Alur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Alur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Alur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alur

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

Health Facilities in Alur

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

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