Amruthur - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Amruthur is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Kunigal and around 52 km from Tumkur. Amruthur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amruthur is 612660. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.61 hectares and falls under the 572111 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Amruthur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kunigal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Amruthur

According to the 2011 Census, Amruthur village had a total population of 4,273 people, including 2,137 males and 2,136 females, living in 1,059 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.72%, with male literacy at 86.84% and female literacy at 72.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,093, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Amruthur

Amruthur 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 Amruthur

Amruthur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidaghatta, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Amruthur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Amruthur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amruthur

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

Health Facilities in Amruthur

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

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