Chelur - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Chelur is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Gubbi and around 28 km from Tumkur. Chellur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chelur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chelur is 611704. The village covers a total geographical area of 844.06 hectares and falls under the 572117 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chelur

As per Census 2011, Chelur village has a total population of 4,933 people, consisting of 2,502 males and 2,431 females. The village has 1,235 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 485 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,612 literate and 1,321 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chelur

Chelur 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 Chelur

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Chelur. The nearest railway station is Gubbi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Chelur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chelur is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chelur

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

Health Facilities in Chelur

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

FAQs about Chelur