Vaddanalu - Channagiri, Davanagere

Vaddanalu is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Vaddanal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vaddanalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaddanalu is 607092. The village covers a total geographical area of 1243.4 hectares and falls under the 577215 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vaddanalu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Channagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vaddanalu

According to the 2011 Census, Vaddanalu village had a total population of 2,632 people, including 1,299 males and 1,333 females, living in 598 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.62%, with male literacy at 74.87% and female literacy at 58.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaddanalu

Vaddanalu 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 Vaddanalu

Vaddanalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Vaddanalu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Vaddanalu is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vaddanalu

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

Health Facilities in Vaddanalu

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

FAQs about Vaddanalu