Pujanahalli - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Pujanahalli is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Devanahalli and around 30 km from Bangalore Rural. Kannamangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pujanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pujanahalli is 625398. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.24 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Pujanahalli 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 Pujanahalli

As per Census 2011, Pujanahalli village has a total population of 602 people, consisting of 318 males and 284 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 350 literate and 252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population602318284
Child Population (0–6 yrs)883850
Scheduled Castes (SC)1708486
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1648282
Literate Population350201149
Illiterate Population252117135

Nearby Villages of Pujanahalli

Pujanahalli 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)
SadahalliSouth-West1.18 km
KempathimmanahalliNorth1.36 km
JogahalliNorth-West1.56 km
DoddappanahalliNorth-East1.65 km
UdayagiriEast2.03 km
IlathoreNorth-West2.19 km
Akkalenahalli Mallena - HalliSouth2.40 km
BoovanahalliEast2.68 km
UganavadiNorth2.81 km
YerthiganahalliSouth-East2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pujanahalli

Pujanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dodajala Lake, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Pujanahalli is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Pujanahalli is about 30 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 Pujanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pujanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pujanahalli

Where is Pujanahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pujanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Pujanahalli is Kannamangala.

What is the population of Pujanahalli?

Pujanahalli has a total population of 602, including 318 males and 284 females.

How many households are there in Pujanahalli?

There are 148 households in Pujanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Pujanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pujanahalli is 58.14%. Male literacy is 63.21% and female literacy is 52.46%.