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

According to the 2011 Census, Chelur village had a total population of 4,933 people, including 2,502 males and 2,431 females, living in 1,235 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.21%, with male literacy at 87.85% and female literacy at 74.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

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