Pura (S) - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Pura (S) is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Hirikalale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura (S) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura (S) is 613624. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.09 hectares and falls under the 571605 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Pura (S)

According to the 2011 Census, Pura (S) village had a total population of 1,228 people, including 609 males and 619 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.16%, with male literacy at 82.47% and female literacy at 60.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 431.

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 (S)

Pura (S) 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 (S)

Pura (S) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arjunahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Pura (S) is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Pura (S) is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pura (S)

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

Health Facilities in Pura (S)

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 (S) village are given below:

FAQs about Pura (S)