Vatnal - Savadatti, Belagavi

Vatnal is a village situated in the Savadatti taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Parasgad and around 98 km from Belgaum. Goravanakolla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vatnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vatnal is 598267. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.52 hectares and falls under the 591126 pincode. Parasgad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Vatnal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bailhongal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Belagavi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vatnal

According to the 2011 Census, Vatnal village had a total population of 787 people, including 395 males and 392 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.68%, with male literacy at 88.83% and female literacy at 74.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Vatnal

Vatnal is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Vatnal

Vatnal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dharwar, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parasgad to Vatnal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Vatnal is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vatnal

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vatnal village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Vatnal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vatnal village are given below:

FAQs about Vatnal