Pokkurthi - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Pokkurthi is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. J.b.halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pokkurthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pokkurthi is 605154. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.31 hectares and falls under the 577540 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pokkurthi

As per Census 2011, Pokkurthi village has a total population of 1,081 people, consisting of 545 males and 536 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 514 literate and 567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pokkurthi

Pokkurthi 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 Pokkurthi

Pokkurthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Pokkurthi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Pokkurthi is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pokkurthi

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

Health Facilities in Pokkurthi

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

FAQs about Pokkurthi