Albur - Tiptur, Tumakuru

Albur is a village situated in the Tiptur taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Tiptur and around 76 km from Tumkur. Nonavinakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Albur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Albur is 612143. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.36 hectares and falls under the 572224 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Albur

According to the 2011 Census, Albur village had a total population of 2,030 people, including 981 males and 1,049 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.23%, with male literacy at 86.33% and female literacy at 64.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Albur

Albur 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 Albur

Albur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Albur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Albur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Albur

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

Health Facilities in Albur

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

FAQs about Albur