Purasanahalli - Malur, Kolar

Purasanahalli is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Santehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purasanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purasanahalli is 622181. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.63 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Purasanahalli

As per Census 2011, Purasanahalli village has a total population of 661 people, consisting of 329 males and 332 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 435 literate and 226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purasanahalli

Purasanahalli 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 Purasanahalli

Public transport in the Purasanahalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Purasanahalli is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Purasanahalli is about 28 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 Purasanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Purasanahalli

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

FAQs about Purasanahalli