Puthige
About Puthige
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Puthige village is 627091. Puthige village is located in Kasaragod taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 14km away from Kasaragod, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Puthige village. As per 2009 stats, Puthige village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 592 hectares. Puthige has a total population of 5,441 peoples, out of which male population is 2,852 while female population is 2,589. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 907 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of puthige village is 79.84% out of which 83.27% males and 76.05% females are literate. There are about 928 houses in puthige village. Pincode of puthige village locality is 671321.
When it comes to administration, Puthige village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Puthige village comes under Manjeshwar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency. Kasaragod is nearest town to puthige village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
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Population of Puthige
The population details of Puthige cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,441 | 2,852 | 2,589 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 667 | 363 | 304 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 241 | 123 | 118 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 41 | 19 | 22 |
| Literate Population | 4,344 | 2,375 | 1,969 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,097 | 477 | 620 |
Connectivity of Puthige
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puthige
Where is Puthige located?
Puthige village is situated in Kasaragod Taluka, within the Kasaragod district of Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Puthige?
Puthige serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Puthige?
The pincode of Puthige is 671321, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Puthige as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Puthige is 5,441, with 2,852 males and 2,589 females.
How many households are there in Puthige as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Puthige village has a total of 928 households.
What is the literacy rate in Puthige as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Puthige is 79.84%. The male literacy rate is 83.27%, while the female literacy rate is 76.05%.