Pur - Khanapur, Belagavi

Pur is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Khanapur and around 71 km from Belgaum. Linganamath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pur is 598020. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.44 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Alnavar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Pur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Pur village had a total population of 587 people, including 309 males and 278 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 86.88% and female literacy at 58.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Pur

Pur 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 Pur

Pur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Alnavar Jn, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alnavar to Pur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Pur is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pur

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

Health Facilities in Pur

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

FAQs about Pur