Pura - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Pura is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from Kadur and around 60 km from Chikmagalur. Pura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 609450. The village covers a total geographical area of 851.15 hectares and falls under the 577140 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 797 people, including 401 males and 396 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.69%, with male literacy at 81.32% and female literacy at 75.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Pura is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Pura is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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