Vatehalli - Belur, Hassan

Vatehalli is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Arehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vatehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vatehalli is 615110. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.67 hectares and falls under the 573101 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Vatehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Vatehalli village had a total population of 343 people, including 165 males and 178 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.58%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Vatehalli

Vatehalli 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 Vatehalli

Vatehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Vatehalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Vatehalli 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 Vatehalli

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

Health Facilities in Vatehalli

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

FAQs about Vatehalli