Alur - Tiptur, Tumakuru

Alur is a village situated in the Tiptur taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Tiptur and around 86 km from Tumkur. Sarthavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 612013. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.53 hectares and falls under the 572201 pincode. Tiptur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Alur 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 Alur

As per Census 2011, Alur village has a total population of 716 people, consisting of 344 males and 372 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 532 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alur

Alur 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 Alur

Alur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sree Saradanagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiptur to Alur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Alur is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alur

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

Health Facilities in Alur

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

FAQs about Alur