Purusanahalli - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Purusanahalli is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Dod Ballapur and around 40 km from Bangalore Rural. Honnavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purusanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purusanahalli is 625221. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.95 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Purusanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Purusanahalli village had a total population of 412 people, including 209 males and 203 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.03%, with male literacy at 94.74% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Purusanahalli

Purusanahalli 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 Purusanahalli

Purusanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhairanayakanah, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Purusanahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Purusanahalli 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 Purusanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Purusanahalli

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

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