Venkatagirikote - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Venkatagirikote is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Devanahalli and around 40 km from Bangalore Rural. Venkatagtirikote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venkatagirikote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatagirikote is 625315. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.18 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Venkatagirikote 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 Venkatagirikote

As per Census 2011, Venkatagirikote village has a total population of 1,861 people, consisting of 942 males and 919 females. The village has 426 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,223 literate and 638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 644 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 112 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Venkatagirikote are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,861942919
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20711097
Scheduled Castes (SC)644329315
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1125953
Literate Population1,223684539
Illiterate Population638258380

Nearby Villages of Venkatagirikote

Venkatagirikote 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Gururayana HosurNorth-East0.97 km
IrigenahalliNorth1.13 km
Thatamachanahalli AmanikereSouth-East1.21 km
BijjawaraEast1.65 km
MudugurkiNorth-West1.95 km
SingawaraWest2.01 km
GonurNorth-East2.14 km
Karahalli AmanikereWest2.25 km
BullahalliSouth2.30 km
DoddasagarahalliWest2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Venkatagirikote

Venkatagirikote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Venkatagiri Kote Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Venkatagirikote is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Venkatagirikote is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Venkatagirikote

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Venkatagirikote

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Venkatagirikote

Where is Venkatagirikote located?

Venkatagirikote village is located in Devanahalli Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Venkatagirikote?

The Gram Panchayat of Venkatagirikote is Venkatagtirikote.

What is the population of Venkatagirikote?

Venkatagirikote has a total population of 1,861, including 942 males and 919 females.

How many households are there in Venkatagirikote?

There are 426 households in Venkatagirikote.

What is the literacy rate in Venkatagirikote?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Venkatagirikote is 65.72%. Male literacy is 72.61% and female literacy is 58.65%.