Vollur - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Vollur is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Pavagada and around 105 km from Tumkur. Nallur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vollur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vollur is 610586. The village covers a total geographical area of 2280.11 hectares and falls under the 572136 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Vollur

According to the 2011 Census, Vollur village had a total population of 2,448 people, including 1,285 males and 1,163 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.95%, with male literacy at 70.01% and female literacy at 46.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 663, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Vollur

Vollur 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 Vollur

Vollur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagasamudram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Vollur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Vollur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vollur

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

Health Facilities in Vollur

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

FAQs about Vollur