Vagata - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Vagata is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Hosakote and around 34 km from Bangalore Rural. Vagata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vagata is 625660. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.77 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Vagata

According to the 2011 Census, Vagata village had a total population of 1,098 people, including 557 males and 541 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.23%, with male literacy at 86.12% and female literacy at 78.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Vagata

Vagata 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 Vagata

Vagata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devangonthi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Vagata is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Vagata is about 34 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 Vagata

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

Health Facilities in Vagata

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

FAQs about Vagata