Pura - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Pura is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Didaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 617313. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.98 hectares and falls under the 573141 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 415 people, including 199 males and 216 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 84.83% and female literacy at 56.93%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pura

Pura 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 Pura

Public transport in the Pura is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Pura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Pura is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura

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

Health Facilities in Pura

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

FAQs about Pura