Lakkur - Malur, Kolar

Lakkur 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 38 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Lakkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakkur is 622245. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.18 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Lakkur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Lakkur

According to the 2011 Census, Lakkur village had a total population of 3,961 people, including 2,044 males and 1,917 females, living in 918 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.69%, with male literacy at 79.79% and female literacy at 67.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 859, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakkur

Lakkur 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 Lakkur

Lakkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devangonthi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Lakkur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Lakkur is about 38 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 Lakkur

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

Health Facilities in Lakkur

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

FAQs about Lakkur