Varthur

Varthur is a village located in Bangalore South taluka of Bangalore district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Bangalore South (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Bangalore. As per 2009 stats, Choolanayakanahalli is the gram panchayat of Varthur village.

Varthur has its own place in the vibrant Bangalore region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Varthur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Varthur is 612964. The village spans a total geographical area of 223.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 562130. Nelamangala is nearest town to Varthur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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

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Population of Varthur

Below is a concise population overview of Varthur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,347 660 687
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 129 65 64
Scheduled Castes (SC) 473 219 254
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 18 10 8
Literate Population 877 476 401
Illiterate Population 470 184 286

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Varthur village:

  • The total population of Varthur village is around 1,347, including approximately 660 males and 687 females, with a sex ratio of 1040 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 129 children aged 0–6 years in Varthur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Varthur village has 473 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 18 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Varthur village is about 65.11%, with male literacy at 72.12% and female literacy at 58.37%.
  • There are around 284 households in Varthur village.

Connectivity of Varthur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Varthur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Varthur

Where is Varthur located?
Varthur village is situated in Bangalore South Taluka, within the Bangalore district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Varthur?
The Gram Panchayat of Varthur is Choolanayakanahalli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Varthur?
The pincode of Varthur is 562130, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Varthur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Varthur is 1,347, with 660 males and 687 females.
How many households are there in Varthur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Varthur village has a total of 284 households.
What is the literacy rate in Varthur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Varthur is 65.11%. The male literacy rate is 72.12%, while the female literacy rate is 58.37%.