Sugur - Tiptur, Tumakuru

Sugur is a village situated in the Tiptur taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Tiptur and around 87 km from Tumkur. Hunaseghatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sugur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sugur is 612156. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.73 hectares and falls under the 572224 pincode. Tiptur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sugur 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 Sugur

As per Census 2011, Sugur village has a total population of 1,422 people, consisting of 698 males and 724 females. The village has 372 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,036 literate and 386 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,422698724
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1287058
Scheduled Castes (SC)262133129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301713
Literate Population1,036555481
Illiterate Population386143243

Nearby Villages of Sugur

Sugur 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)
KurubarahalliNorth-West1.21 km
BochihalliEast1.78 km
LingadevarahalliNorth2.24 km
Nagaraghatta KavalNorth-East2.37 km
MattighattaWest2.58 km
MachaghattaSouth-West2.86 km
VoddaramallenahalliNorth-West2.88 km
N.melanahalliNorth-East3.10 km
BajaguruSouth3.16 km
HunaseghattaSouth-West3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sugur

Sugur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiptur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiptur to Sugur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Sugur is about 87 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 Sugur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sugur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sugur 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sugur

Where is Sugur located?

Sugur village is located in Tiptur Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sugur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sugur is Hunaseghatta.

What is the pincode of Sugur?

The pincode of Sugur is 572224.

What is the population of Sugur?

Sugur has a total population of 1,422, including 698 males and 724 females.

How many households are there in Sugur?

There are 372 households in Sugur.

What is the literacy rate in Sugur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sugur is 72.86%. Male literacy is 79.51% and female literacy is 66.44%.