Puligal - Chelur, Chikkaballapura

Puligal is a village situated in the Chelur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from Bagepalli and around 100 km from Chikkaballapur. Puligallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puligal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puligal is 623983. The village covers a total geographical area of 898.66 hectares and falls under the 563124 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Puligal 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 Puligal

According to the 2011 Census, Puligal village had a total population of 1,590 people, including 814 males and 776 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.00%, with male literacy at 70.85% and female literacy at 50.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 582, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Puligal

Puligal 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 Puligal

Puligal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulacalacheruvu, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Puligal is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Puligal is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puligal

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

Health Facilities in Puligal

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

FAQs about Puligal