Saluru - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Saluru is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Shikarpur and around 63 km from Shimoga. Saluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saluru is 607819. The village covers a total geographical area of 2262.72 hectares and falls under the 577214 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Saluru

As per Census 2011, Saluru village has a total population of 3,742 people, consisting of 1,919 males and 1,823 females. The village has 850 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 416 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,364 literate and 1,378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,875 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7421,9191,823
Child Population (0–6 yrs)416224192
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,875966909
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432122
Literate Population2,3641,3151,049
Illiterate Population1,378604774

Nearby Villages of Saluru

Saluru 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)
HarigehaluSouth-East2.24 km
RamapuraWest2.28 km
BannuruWest2.78 km
ChunchinakoppaNorth2.93 km
HothanakatteNorth-West3.10 km
GamaNorth-East3.87 km
IssuruEast3.97 km
ArasinagereSouth4.13 km
A. AnnapuraWest4.22 km
AmbligolaSouth-West4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saluru

Saluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adderi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Saluru is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Saluru is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saluru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saluru

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saluru 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Saluru

Where is Saluru located?

Saluru village is located in Shikarpur Taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saluru?

Saluru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Saluru?

The pincode of Saluru is 577214.

What is the population of Saluru?

Saluru has a total population of 3,742, including 1,919 males and 1,823 females.

How many households are there in Saluru?

There are 850 households in Saluru.

What is the literacy rate in Saluru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saluru is 63.17%. Male literacy is 68.53% and female literacy is 57.54%.