Pulamachi - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Pulamachi is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Madhugiri and around 75 km from Tumkur. Garani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pulamachi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulamachi is 610865. The village covers a total geographical area of 645.97 hectares and falls under the 572124 pincode. Madakasira (a.p.) is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Pulamachi

As per Census 2011, Pulamachi village has a total population of 1,249 people, consisting of 611 males and 638 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 645 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,249611638
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1417269
Scheduled Castes (SC)268141127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20911
Literate Population645371274
Illiterate Population604240364

Nearby Villages of Pulamachi

Pulamachi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MalagondanahalliNorth-East1.54 km
SrinivasapuraSouth1.97 km
AdvihalliWest2.15 km
AppenahalliNorth-West2.70 km
NagalapuraWest3.19 km
ChowlahalliEast3.29 km
YammethimmanahalliNorth-West3.31 km
ChikkanaikanapalyaSouth-West3.60 km
GullahalliSouth-East4.14 km
YerrabommanahalliNorth4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pulamachi

Pulamachi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madakasira (a.p.) to Pulamachi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Pulamachi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pulamachi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Pulamachi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pulamachi

Where is Pulamachi located?

Pulamachi village is located in Madhugiri Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pulamachi?

The Gram Panchayat of Pulamachi is Garani.

What is the pincode of Pulamachi?

The pincode of Pulamachi is 572124.

What is the population of Pulamachi?

Pulamachi has a total population of 1,249, including 611 males and 638 females.

How many households are there in Pulamachi?

There are 279 households in Pulamachi.

What is the literacy rate in Pulamachi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pulamachi is 51.64%. Male literacy is 60.72% and female literacy is 42.95%.