Chendur - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Chendur is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Turuvekere and around 68 km from Tumkur. Talakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chendur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chendur is 612223. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.42 hectares and falls under the 572221 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chendur

According to the 2011 Census, Chendur village had a total population of 634 people, including 317 males and 317 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.71%, with male literacy at 89.08% and female literacy at 74.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Chendur

Chendur 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 Chendur

Chendur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ammasandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Chendur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chendur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chendur

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

Health Facilities in Chendur

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

FAQs about Chendur