Putthanapura - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Putthanapura is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Puttanapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putthanapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putthanapura is 619569. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.51 hectares and falls under the 571126 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Putthanapura

As per Census 2011, Putthanapura village has a total population of 1,345 people, consisting of 656 males and 689 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 803 literate and 542 illiterate residents. Additionally, 496 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Putthanapura

Putthanapura 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 Putthanapura

Putthanapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konanur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Putthanapura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Putthanapura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putthanapura

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

Health Facilities in Putthanapura

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

FAQs about Putthanapura