Alur - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Alur is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Tirthahalli and around 70 km from Shimoga. Hunchadakatte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 608059. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.42 hectares and falls under the 577422 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Alur

According to the 2011 Census, Alur village had a total population of 437 people, including 216 males and 221 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.52%, with male literacy at 72.68% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Alur

Alur 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 Alur

Alur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Alur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Alur 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 Alur

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

Health Facilities in Alur

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

FAQs about Alur