Puram

Puram is a village located in Hosur taluka of Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Hosur (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Krishnagiri. As per 2009 stats, B S Thimmasandiram is the gram panchayat of Puram village.

Here you can discover what makes Puram unique in its vibrant Hosur-Krishnagiri region. You’ll see Puram’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 Puram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Puram is 643689. The village spans a total geographical area of 174.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 635113. Hosur is nearest town to Puram village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Puram 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 Hosur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Puram

Population of Puram

According to the 2011 Census, Puram has a total population of about 589, with approximately 318 males and 271 females. The sex ratio is around 852 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 264 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.74%, with male literacy at about 77.04% and female literacy near 56.83%. There are around 140 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Puram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Puram

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

Nearby Villages of Puram

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Puram