Pura - Krishnarajpet, Mandya

Pura is a village situated in the Krishnarajpet taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnarajapet and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Somanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 613543. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.7 hectares and falls under the 571423 pincode. Krishnarajpet is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Krishnarajpet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pura

As per Census 2011, Pura village has a total population of 534 people, consisting of 261 males and 273 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 313 literate and 221 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Birahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnarajpet to Pura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Pura is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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