Pura - Kushtagi, Koppal

Pura is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Sanganal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 601540. The village covers a total geographical area of 1038.79 hectares and falls under the 583279 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 640 males and 655 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.87%, with male literacy at 77.13% and female literacy at 54.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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 Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Pura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Pura is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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