Pura - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Pura is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Kunigal and around 76 km from Tumkur. Kodavathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 612719. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.22 hectares and falls under the 572123 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Kunigal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 381 people, including 188 males and 193 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.78%, with male literacy at 67.43% and female literacy at 46.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Pura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidaghatta, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Pura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Pura is about 76 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 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