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

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 289 people, including 148 males and 141 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.75%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 69.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pura