Pandithapura - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Pandithapura is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Devanahalli and around 40 km from Bangalore Rural. Alooru Duddanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pandithapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandithapura is 625289. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.86 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pandithapura

As per Census 2011, Pandithapura village has a total population of 346 people, consisting of 180 males and 166 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 195 literate and 151 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population346180166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361719
Scheduled Castes (SC)803941
Literate Population19511283
Illiterate Population1516883

Nearby Villages of Pandithapura

Pandithapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bannimangala AmanikereNorth0.85 km
JuttanahalliSouth-West0.92 km
BachahalliNorth-East0.97 km
SunnagattaNorth1.64 km
ThindluSouth-East1.79 km
SulakunteEast1.93 km
BannimangalaNorth-East2.06 km
KasuvanahalliWest2.07 km
VaradanahalliNorth-West2.17 km
JaligeSouth2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandithapura

Pandithapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dodballapur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Pandithapura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Pandithapura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandithapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pandithapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Pandithapura

Where is Pandithapura located?

Pandithapura village is located in Devanahalli Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pandithapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Pandithapura is Alooru Duddanahalli.

What is the population of Pandithapura?

Pandithapura has a total population of 346, including 180 males and 166 females.

How many households are there in Pandithapura?

There are 81 households in Pandithapura.

What is the literacy rate in Pandithapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandithapura is 56.36%. Male literacy is 62.22% and female literacy is 50.00%.