Alur Village Overview
Alur is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 35 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hunchadakatte is the Gram Panchayat for Alur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Alur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 608059. The village covers a geographical area of 561.42 hectares and has a pincode of 577422. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Location Map of Alur
Population & Demographics of Alur
This section provides population and demographic details of Alur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 437 | 216 | 221 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 45 | 22 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 33 | 15 | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 249 | 141 | 108 |
| Illiterate Population | 188 | 75 | 113 |
Key population details of Alur village are given below:
- Alur village is a small village with a total population of around 437, including approximately 216 males and 221 females, with a sex ratio of 1023 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 33 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Alur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.98%.
- There are around 109 households in Alur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Alur
Transport facilities help residents of Alur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Alur
The following villages are located close to Alur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alur
- Where is Alur located?
- Alur village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Alur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Alur is Hunchadakatte (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Alur?
- The pincode of Alur is 577422.
- What is the population of Alur?
- Alur has a total population of 437, including 216 males and 221 females.
- How many households are there in Alur?
- There are 109 households in Alur.
- What is the literacy rate in Alur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alur is 56.98%. Male literacy is 65.28% and female literacy is 48.87%.