Kaluru - Sagar, Shivamogga

Kaluru is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 58 km from Sagar and around 70 km from Shimoga. Tumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaluru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaluru is 607344. The village covers a total geographical area of 1128.17 hectares and falls under the 577453 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Kaluru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaluru

As per Census 2011, Kaluru village has a total population of 595 people, consisting of 282 males and 313 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 338 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kaluru are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kaluru

Kaluru 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 Kaluru

Kaluru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Kaluru is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kaluru is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaluru

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

Health Facilities in Kaluru

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

FAQs about Kaluru