Talur - Yelbarga, Koppal

Talur is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Gaddigeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talur is 601307. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.49 hectares and falls under the 583236 pincode. Yelbarga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Talur

According to the 2011 Census, Talur village had a total population of 1,444 people, including 741 males and 703 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.09%, with male literacy at 91.91% and female literacy at 49.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 621, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Talur

Talur 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 Talur

Talur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelbarga to Talur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Talur is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talur

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

Health Facilities in Talur

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

FAQs about Talur