Saluru - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Saluru is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Tirthahalli and around 70 km from Shimoga. Saluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saluru is 608184. The village covers a total geographical area of 784.33 hectares and falls under the 577414 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Tirthahalli 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 1,076 people, including 516 males and 560 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.48%, with male literacy at 88.58% and female literacy at 74.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Saluru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Saluru 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 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