Hura - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Hura is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Nanjangud and around 45 km from Mysore. Hura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hura is 619152. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.65 hectares and falls under the 571315 pincode. Nanjangud is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Hura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Hura

According to the 2011 Census, Hura village had a total population of 3,558 people, including 1,809 males and 1,749 females, living in 837 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.57%, with male literacy at 73.47% and female literacy at 57.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,590, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 643.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,5581,8091,749
Child Population (0–6 yrs)320162158
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,590821769
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643332311
Literate Population2,1231,210913
Illiterate Population1,435599836

Nearby Villages of Hura

Hura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
YedahalliNorth2.03 km
MalkundiNorth-East2.36 km
ChannapatnaSouth2.50 km
KadajettiWest2.73 km
Kantirayanapura KavalEast2.82 km
KaladevanahalliSouth-East3.04 km
M. KongahalliNorth-East3.21 km
MallahalliSouth-East3.50 km
MelagalliNorth3.56 km
ThelanurSouth3.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Hura. The nearest railway station is Nanjangud Town, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanjangud to Hura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Hura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Hura

Where is Hura located?

Hura village is located in Nanjangud Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hura?

Hura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hura?

The pincode of Hura is 571315.

What is the population of Hura?

Hura had a total population of 3,558, including 1,809 males and 1,749 females.

How many households are there in Hura?

Hura had 837 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hura was 65.57%. Male literacy was 73.47% and female literacy was 57.39%.