Punajur - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Punajur is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Shivapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punajur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punajur is 605735. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.15 hectares and falls under the 577526 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Punajur

As per Census 2011, Punajur village has a total population of 956 people, consisting of 507 males and 449 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 586 literate and 370 illiterate residents. Additionally, 564 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Punajur

Punajur 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 Punajur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Punajur. The nearest railway station is Holalkere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Punajur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Punajur is about 39 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 Punajur

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

Health Facilities in Punajur

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

FAQs about Punajur