Poojarahalli - Bangarapet, Kolar

Poojarahalli is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Marikuppam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poojarahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poojarahalli is 622573. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.93 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Poojarahalli

As per Census 2011, Poojarahalli village has a total population of 111 people, consisting of 53 males and 58 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 58 literate and 53 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1115358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115358
Literate Population582830
Illiterate Population532528

Nearby Villages of Poojarahalli

Poojarahalli 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)
BanagereNorth-East1.22 km
BallagereSouth1.47 km
M. KothurNorth-West1.67 km
ChinnanagahalliNorth-West1.81 km
AllikalluSouth-East1.91 km
DoddakambaliWest2.03 km
GhattamadamangalaSouth-West2.40 km
KeerthikuppaNorth-East2.44 km
ThongalNorth2.59 km
KururuSouth2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Poojarahalli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Poojarahalli. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Poojarahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Poojarahalli 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 Poojarahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Poojarahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Poojarahalli

Where is Poojarahalli located?

Poojarahalli village is located in Bangarapet Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Poojarahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Poojarahalli is Marikuppam.

What is the pincode of Poojarahalli?

The pincode of Poojarahalli is 563114.

What is the population of Poojarahalli?

Poojarahalli has a total population of 111, including 53 males and 58 females.

How many households are there in Poojarahalli?

There are 26 households in Poojarahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Poojarahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poojarahalli is 52.25%. Male literacy is 52.83% and female literacy is 51.72%.