Puradapalya - Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Urban

Puradapalya is a village situated in the Bengaluru South taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Bangalore South and around 35 km from Bangalore. Chunchanakuppe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puradapalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puradapalya is 612982. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.4 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Puradapalya

According to the 2011 Census, Puradapalya village had a total population of 222 people, including 116 males and 106 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.26%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 65.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population222116106
Child Population (0–6 yrs)271710
Scheduled Castes (SC)592930
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1377463
Illiterate Population854243

Nearby Villages of Puradapalya

Puradapalya 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)
GanukalNorth-East1.36 km
PeddanapalyaNorth-East1.68 km
DoddamaranahalliSouth-East1.77 km
CholanaikanahalliNorth-West1.85 km
DevamachohalliNorth2.61 km
MadapatnaSouth-West3.05 km
HuluvenahalliSouth-West3.39 km
BychaguppeNorth-East3.40 km
GangappanahalliNorth-West3.51 km
KempagondanahalliWest3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Puradapalya

Puradapalya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hejjala, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Puradapalya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Puradapalya is about 35 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 Puradapalya

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

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

Health Facilities in Puradapalya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Puradapalya 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 Puradapalya

Where is Puradapalya located?

Puradapalya village is located in Bengaluru South Taluka, Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Puradapalya?

The Gram Panchayat of Puradapalya is Chunchanakuppe.

What is the population of Puradapalya?

Puradapalya had a total population of 222, including 116 males and 106 females.

How many households are there in Puradapalya?

Puradapalya had 54 households.

What is the literacy rate in Puradapalya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puradapalya was 70.26%. Male literacy was 74.75% and female literacy was 65.63%.