Pura Village Overview
Pura is a village in Sira tehsil of Tumkur district, Karnataka. It lies about 22 km from Sira tehsil headquarters and around 72 km from Tumkur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kurubarahalli is the Gram Panchayat for Pura village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pura village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pura is 610423. The village covers a geographical area of 522.54 hectares and has a pincode of 572115. Sira is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Location Map of Pura
Population & Demographics of Pura
This section provides population and demographic details of Pura village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 640 | 329 | 311 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 58 | 31 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 119 | 63 | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 114 | 56 | 58 |
| Literate Population | 417 | 241 | 176 |
| Illiterate Population | 223 | 88 | 135 |
Key population details of Pura village are given below:
- Pura village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 640, including approximately 329 males and 311 females, with a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 119 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 114 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pura village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.16%.
- There are around 161 households in Pura village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pura
Transport facilities help residents of Pura village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pura
The following villages are located close to Pura and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pura
- Where is Pura located?
- Pura village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pura?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pura is Kurubarahalli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pura?
- The pincode of Pura is 572115.
- What is the population of Pura?
- Pura has a total population of 640, including 329 males and 311 females.
- How many households are there in Pura?
- There are 161 households in Pura.
- What is the literacy rate in Pura?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pura is 65.16%. Male literacy is 73.25% and female literacy is 56.59%.