Alur - Indi, Vijayapura

Alur is a village situated in the Indi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Indi and around 62 km from Bijapur. Alur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alur is 599252. The village covers a total geographical area of 2811.78 hectares and falls under the 586111 pincode. Indi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Alur

As per Census 2011, Alur village has a total population of 4,245 people, consisting of 2,240 males and 2,005 females. The village has 777 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 642 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,016 literate and 2,229 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 505 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alur

Alur 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 Alur

Public transport in the Alur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lachyan, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indi to Alur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Alur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alur

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

Health Facilities in Alur

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

FAQs about Alur