Algur - Devara Hipparagi, Vijayapura

Algur is a village situated in the Devara Hipparagi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Sindgi and around 100 km from Bijapur. Hunashyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Algur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Algur is 599423. The village covers a total geographical area of 3571.06 hectares and falls under the 586118 pincode. Sindgi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Algur

According to the 2011 Census, Algur village had a total population of 4,110 people, including 2,069 males and 2,041 females, living in 800 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.62%, with male literacy at 70.14% and female literacy at 42.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 601, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Algur

Algur 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 Algur

Algur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Angadgeri Halt, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindgi to Algur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Algur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Algur

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

Health Facilities in Algur

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

FAQs about Algur