Kallur - Gubbi, Tumakuru

Kallur is a village situated in the Gubbi taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Gubbi and around 55 km from Tumkur. Kallur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallur is 611920. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.13 hectares and falls under the 572220 pincode. Gubbi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kallur

As per Census 2011, Kallur village has a total population of 4,667 people, consisting of 2,309 males and 2,358 females. The village has 1,197 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 435 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,486 literate and 1,181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 717 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6672,3092,358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)435215220
Scheduled Castes (SC)717354363
Scheduled Tribes (ST)613031
Literate Population3,4861,8281,658
Illiterate Population1,181481700

Nearby Villages of Kallur

Kallur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Benkana GondiNorth-West1.50 km
PendaranahalliNorth-East2.00 km
K.kallahalliSouth-East2.38 km
BilinandiSouth2.39 km
BochihalliWest2.61 km
Vadavana GhattaNorth-West2.67 km
ManchihalliNorth2.69 km
BittagondanahalliNorth-East3.14 km
BelurEast3.27 km
VarahasandraNorth-West3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kallur

Kallur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gubbi to Kallur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kallur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kallur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kallur

Where is Kallur located?

Kallur village is located in Gubbi Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kallur?

Kallur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kallur?

The pincode of Kallur is 572220.

What is the population of Kallur?

Kallur has a total population of 4,667, including 2,309 males and 2,358 females.

How many households are there in Kallur?

There are 1,197 households in Kallur.

What is the literacy rate in Kallur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kallur is 74.69%. Male literacy is 79.17% and female literacy is 70.31%.