Vate Bachalakan - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Vate Bachalakan is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Koppa and around 70 km from Chikmagalur. Guddethota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vate Bachalakan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vate Bachalakan is 609029. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.4 hectares and falls under the 577123 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Vate Bachalakan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vate Bachalakan

According to the 2011 Census, Vate Bachalakan village had a total population of 225 people, including 108 males and 117 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.02%, with male literacy at 88.42% and female literacy at 70.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Vate Bachalakan

Vate Bachalakan 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 Vate Bachalakan

Public transport in the Vate Bachalakan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Vate Bachalakan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Vate Bachalakan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vate Bachalakan

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

Health Facilities in Vate Bachalakan

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

FAQs about Vate Bachalakan