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

As per Census 2011, Vollur village has a total population of 2,448 people, consisting of 1,285 males and 1,163 females. The village has 590 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,304 literate and 1,144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 663 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 289 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4481,2851,163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236118118
Scheduled Castes (SC)663344319
Scheduled Tribes (ST)289142147
Literate Population1,304817487
Illiterate Population1,144468676

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BalasamudraSouth3.12 km
KyathaganacherluNorth-West3.50 km
KondapuramWest6.17 km
MakkinavaripalleNorth-West6.18 km
MotarchintalapalleSouth-West6.39 km
RayacharluSouth-East6.46 km
ThirumaniSouth-East6.73 km
VaddarevuWest7.84 km
AnnadanapuraSouth-East7.94 km
RamagiriEast8.12 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Vollur

Where is Vollur located?

Vollur village is located in Pavagada Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vollur?

The Gram Panchayat of Vollur is Nallur.

What is the pincode of Vollur?

The pincode of Vollur is 572136.

What is the population of Vollur?

Vollur has a total population of 2,448, including 1,285 males and 1,163 females.

How many households are there in Vollur?

There are 590 households in Vollur.

What is the literacy rate in Vollur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vollur is 53.27%. Male literacy is 63.58% and female literacy is 41.87%.