Puttaparthi - Bagepalli, Chikkaballapura

Puttaparthi is a village situated in the Bagepalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagepalli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Ghantumvaripalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puttaparthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puttaparthi is 623831. The village covers a total geographical area of 774.17 hectares and falls under the 561207 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Puttaparthi

According to the 2011 Census, Puttaparthi village had a total population of 1,080 people, including 532 males and 548 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.48%, with male literacy at 68.54% and female literacy at 46.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Puttaparthi

Puttaparthi 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 Puttaparthi

Puttaparthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malugur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Puttaparthi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Puttaparthi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puttaparthi

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

Health Facilities in Puttaparthi

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

FAQs about Puttaparthi