Avathi - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Avathi is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from Devanahalli and around 42 km from Bangalore Rural. Avathi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avathi is 625359. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.58 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Avathi

According to the 2011 Census, Avathi village had a total population of 3,304 people, including 1,678 males and 1,626 females, living in 778 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.09%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 68.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 725, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Avathi

Avathi 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 Avathi

Avathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Avathi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Avathi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Avathi

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

Health Facilities in Avathi

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

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