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

According to the 2011 Census, Saluru village had a total population of 3,742 people, including 1,919 males and 1,823 females, living in 850 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.08%, with male literacy at 77.58% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,875, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Saluru