Kellur

Kellur is a village located in Piriyapatna taluka of Mysore district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Piriyapatna (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Mysore. As per 2009 stats, Handithavalli is the gram panchayat of Kellur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kellur unique in its vibrant Piriyapatna-Mysore region. You’ll see Kellur’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 Kellur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kellur is 618200. The village spans a total geographical area of 521.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571108. K.r.nagara is nearest town to Kellur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kellur 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 Piriyapatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kellur

Population of Kellur

According to the 2011 Census, Kellur has a total population of about 1,342, with approximately 680 males and 662 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 148 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 172 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 77. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.70%, with male literacy at about 73.97% and female literacy near 63.29%. There are around 303 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kellur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kellur

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

Nearby Villages of Kellur

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

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