Alathur

Alathur is a village located in Nanjangud taluka of Mysore district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Nanjangud (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Mysore. As per 2009 stats, Hosakote is the gram panchayat of Alathur village.

Here you can discover what makes Alathur unique in its vibrant Nanjangud-Mysore region. You’ll see Alathur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Alathur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Alathur is 619200. The village spans a total geographical area of 442.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571111. Nanjangud is nearest town to Alathur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Alathur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Varuna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Alathur

Population of Alathur

According to the 2011 Census, Alathur has a total population of about 1,677, with approximately 841 males and 836 females. The sex ratio is around 994 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 166 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 271 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 613. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.16%, with male literacy at about 62.78% and female literacy near 47.49%. There are around 384 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Alathur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Alathur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Alathur. As per the 2011 stats, Alathur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Alathur

Knowing the nearby villages of Alathur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Alathur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alathur