Varthur - Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Urban

Varthur is a village situated in the Bengaluru South taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Bangalore South and around 28 km from Bangalore. Choolanayakanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varthur is 612964. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.14 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Varthur

According to the 2011 Census, Varthur village had a total population of 1,347 people, including 660 males and 687 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 64.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 473, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Varthur

Varthur 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 Varthur

Varthur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kengeri, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Varthur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Varthur is about 28 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 Varthur

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

Health Facilities in Varthur

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

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