Pundanahalli - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Pundanahalli is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from Tarikere and around 51 km from Chikmagalur. Kudlur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pundanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pundanahalli is 609224. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.86 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pundanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Pundanahalli village had a total population of 271 people, including 132 males and 139 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.44%, with male literacy at 86.32% and female literacy at 61.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Pundanahalli

Pundanahalli 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 Pundanahalli

Pundanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sivapur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Pundanahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Pundanahalli is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pundanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Pundanahalli

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

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