Ponnathapura - Belur, Hassan

Ponnathapura is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Yalahanka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ponnathapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ponnathapura is 615275. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.09 hectares and falls under the 573216 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Ponnathapura

According to the 2011 Census, Ponnathapura village had a total population of 935 people, including 474 males and 461 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.96%, with male literacy at 62.63% and female literacy at 49.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 757.

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

Nearby Villages of Ponnathapura

Ponnathapura 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 Ponnathapura

Public transport in the Ponnathapura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanivehalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Ponnathapura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Ponnathapura is about 36 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 Ponnathapura

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

Health Facilities in Ponnathapura

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

FAQs about Ponnathapura