Puruvara - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Puruvara is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Madhugiri and around 55 km from Tumkur. Puravara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puruvara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puruvara is 610957. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.69 hectares and falls under the 572175 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Puruvara

According to the 2011 Census, Puruvara village had a total population of 1,475 people, including 727 males and 748 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.17%, with male literacy at 74.96% and female literacy at 55.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 582, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 324.

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

Nearby Villages of Puruvara

Puruvara 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 Puruvara

Public transport in the Puruvara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Puruvara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Puruvara is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puruvara

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

Health Facilities in Puruvara

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

FAQs about Puruvara