Gerupura - Malur, Kolar

Gerupura is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Thornahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gerupura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerupura is 622103. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.64 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gerupura

As per Census 2011, Gerupura village has a total population of 638 people, consisting of 325 males and 313 females. The village has 141 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gerupura

Gerupura 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 Gerupura

Gerupura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Gerupura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Gerupura is about 32 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 Gerupura

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

Health Facilities in Gerupura

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

FAQs about Gerupura