Alur

Alur is a village located in Hosur taluka of Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Hosur (tehsildar office) and 77km away from district headquarter Krishnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Baliganapalli is the gram panchayat of Alur village.

Here you can discover what makes Alur unique in its vibrant Hosur-Krishnagiri region. You’ll see Alur’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 Alur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Alur is 643712. The village spans a total geographical area of 172.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 635109. Hosur is nearest town to Alur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Alur 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 Hosur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Alur

Population of Alur

According to the 2011 Census, Alur has a total population of about 404, with approximately 205 males and 199 females. The sex ratio is around 970 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 258 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.50%, with male literacy at about 74.15% and female literacy near 76.88%. There are around 83 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Alur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Alur

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

Nearby Villages of Alur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Alur