Pura - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Pura is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Turuvekere and around 65 km from Tumkur. Talakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 612222. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.99 hectares and falls under the 572215 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pura

According to the 2011 Census, Pura village had a total population of 906 people, including 451 males and 455 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.07%, with male literacy at 87.56% and female literacy at 72.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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 Ammasandra, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Pura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Pura is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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