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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kaluru village had a total population of 595 people, including 282 males and 313 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.89%, with male literacy at 70.97% and female literacy at 61.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

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