Avaradalu - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Avaradalu is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Handli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Avaradalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avaradalu is 617881. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.48 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Avaradalu

According to the 2011 Census, Avaradalu village had a total population of 361 people, including 174 males and 187 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.66%, with male literacy at 86.39% and female literacy at 73.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Avaradalu

Avaradalu 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 Avaradalu

Avaradalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Avaradalu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Avaradalu is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Avaradalu

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

Health Facilities in Avaradalu

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

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