Pura - Bangarapet, Kolar

Pura is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Gullahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 622588. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.19 hectares and falls under the 563129 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Bangarapet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 646 people, including 329 males and 317 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.02%, with male literacy at 71.82% and female literacy at 54.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291.

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

Pura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamasamudram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Pura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Pura is about 40 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 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