Vadakunte - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Vadakunte is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Nelamangala and around 50 km from Bangalore Rural. Hasuruvalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadakunte is 624813. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.7 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Vadakunte

According to the 2011 Census, Vadakunte village had a total population of 746 people, including 375 males and 371 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.20%, with male literacy at 91.01% and female literacy at 66.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, 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 Vadakunte

Vadakunte 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 Vadakunte

Vadakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dodbele, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Vadakunte is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Vadakunte is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadakunte

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

Health Facilities in Vadakunte

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

FAQs about Vadakunte