Pura - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Pura is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Bhakthara Halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 624250. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.71 hectares and falls under the 562102 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pura

As per Census 2011, Pura village has a total population of 289 people, consisting of 148 males and 141 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 206 literate and 83 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population289148141
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372017
Scheduled Castes (SC)1105456
Literate Population20612086
Illiterate Population832855

Nearby Villages of Pura

Pura 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)
KakichokkandahalliSouth0.59 km
AnkathattiSouth-West1.44 km
BhattrenahalliNorth-West1.69 km
NagamangalaSouth-East1.76 km
BaktharahalliNorth-East1.82 km
ThotliganahalliEast2.25 km
VenkatenahalliWest2.47 km
YaluvahalliSouth2.52 km
MallurNorth-West2.53 km
HosahalliSouth-East2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pura

Pura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sidlaghatta, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Sidlaghatta to Pura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Pura is about 29 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 Pura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pura

Where is Pura located?

Pura village is located in Sidlaghatta Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pura?

The Gram Panchayat of Pura is Bhakthara Halli.

What is the pincode of Pura?

The pincode of Pura is 562102.

What is the population of Pura?

Pura has a total population of 289, including 148 males and 141 females.

How many households are there in Pura?

There are 56 households in Pura.

What is the literacy rate in Pura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pura is 71.28%. Male literacy is 81.08% and female literacy is 60.99%.