Depura - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Depura is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Piriyapatna and around 78 km from Mysore. Chikkanerale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Depura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Depura is 618173. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.81 hectares and falls under the 571107 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Depura

According to the 2011 Census, Depura village had a total population of 473 people, including 220 males and 253 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.96%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 52.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Depura

Depura 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 Depura

Depura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hosa Agrahara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Depura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Depura is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Depura

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

Health Facilities in Depura

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

FAQs about Depura