Puthige

Puthige is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Puthige unique in its vibrant Kasaragod region. You’ll see Puthige’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Puthige

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puthige is 627091. The village spans a total geographical area of 592 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671321. Kasaragod is nearest town to Puthige village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Puthige village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Manjeshwar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Puthige

Population of Puthige

According to the 2011 Census, Puthige has a total population of about 5,441, with approximately 2,852 males and 2,589 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 667 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 241 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 41. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.84%, with male literacy at about 83.27% and female literacy near 76.05%. There are around 928 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Puthige's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Puthige

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Puthige. As per the 2011 stats, Puthige had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Puthige

Knowing the nearby villages of Puthige helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Puthige.

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