Puradakeri - Rattihalli, Haveri

Puradakeri is a village situated in the Rattihalli taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Hirekerur and around 65 km from Haveri. Hallur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puradakeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puradakeri is 604455. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.75 hectares and falls under the 581119 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Puradakeri

As per Census 2011, Puradakeri village has a total population of 974 people, consisting of 506 males and 468 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 714 literate and 260 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population974506468
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025250
Scheduled Castes (SC)1596
Scheduled Tribes (ST)382018
Literate Population714413301
Illiterate Population26093167

Nearby Villages of Puradakeri

Puradakeri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChikkabbarNorth-West2.05 km
ChatnalliNorth2.13 km
HallurSouth-West2.29 km
MuginagondiNorth-East2.60 km
BaggadanaluNorth-East3.24 km
HaraganahalliSouth-East3.51 km
ShankaranahalliSouth3.88 km
HirekabburWest4.01 km
KonanathaleEast4.43 km
KirageriNorth4.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Puradakeri

Puradakeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Puradakeri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Puradakeri is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puradakeri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Puradakeri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Puradakeri

Where is Puradakeri located?

Puradakeri village is located in Rattihalli Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Puradakeri?

The Gram Panchayat of Puradakeri is Hallur.

What is the pincode of Puradakeri?

The pincode of Puradakeri is 581119.

What is the population of Puradakeri?

Puradakeri has a total population of 974, including 506 males and 468 females.

How many households are there in Puradakeri?

There are 216 households in Puradakeri.

What is the literacy rate in Puradakeri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Puradakeri is 73.31%. Male literacy is 81.62% and female literacy is 64.32%.