Alambur - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Alambur is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Nanjangud and around 30 km from Mysore. Horalavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alambur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alambur is 619207. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.62 hectares and falls under the 571129 pincode. Nanjangud is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Alambur

According to the 2011 Census, Alambur village had a total population of 2,073 people, including 1,026 males and 1,047 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.09%, with male literacy at 58.89% and female literacy at 43.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Alambur

Alambur 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 Alambur

Alambur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chinnadagudi, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanjangud to Alambur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Alambur is about 30 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 Alambur

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

Health Facilities in Alambur

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

FAQs about Alambur