Alur Village Overview
Alur is a village in Haliyal tehsil of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 10 km from Haliyal tehsil headquarters and around 120 km from Karwar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Alur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Alur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 602773. The village covers a geographical area of 2415.74 hectares and has a pincode of 581325. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Alur
Population & Demographics of Alur
This section provides population and demographic details of Alur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 589 | 316 | 273 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 90 | 49 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 358 | 216 | 142 |
| Illiterate Population | 231 | 100 | 131 |
Key population details of Alur village are given below:
- Alur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 589, including approximately 316 males and 273 females, with a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 6 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 30 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Alur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.78%.
- There are around 144 households in Alur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Alur
Transport facilities help residents of Alur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Alur
The following villages are located close to Alur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alur
- Where is Alur located?
- Alur village is located in Haliyal Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Alur?
- Alur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Alur?
- The pincode of Alur is 581325.
- What is the population of Alur?
- Alur has a total population of 589, including 316 males and 273 females.
- How many households are there in Alur?
- There are 144 households in Alur.
- What is the literacy rate in Alur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Alur is 60.78%. Male literacy is 68.35% and female literacy is 52.01%.