Chelur

Chelur is a village located in Gubbi taluka of Tumkur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Gubbi (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Tumkur. As per 2009 stats, Chellur is the gram panchayat of Chelur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chelur unique in its vibrant Gubbi-Tumkur region. You’ll see Chelur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chelur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chelur is 611704. The village spans a total geographical area of 844.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 572117. Gubbi is nearest town to Chelur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chelur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gubbi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chelur

Population of Chelur

According to the 2011 Census, Chelur has a total population of about 4,933, with approximately 2,502 males and 2,431 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 485 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,185 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 248. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.22%, with male literacy at about 79.50% and female literacy near 66.76%. There are around 1,235 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chelur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chelur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chelur. As per the 2011 stats, Chelur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chelur

Knowing the nearby villages of Chelur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chelur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chelur