Puralehalli - Arsikere, Hassan

Puralehalli is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Puralehalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puralehalli is 615596. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.82 hectares and falls under the 573103 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Puralehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Puralehalli village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 648 males and 585 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.12%, with male literacy at 85.69% and female literacy at 67.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 853.

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

Nearby Villages of Puralehalli

Puralehalli 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 Puralehalli

Puralehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arsikere Jn, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Puralehalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Puralehalli is about 53 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 Puralehalli

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

Health Facilities in Puralehalli

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

FAQs about Puralehalli