Nalvathoklu - Virajpet, Kodagu

Nalvathoklu is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Bilugunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalvathoklu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalvathoklu is 618032. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.58 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Nalvathoklu

According to the 2011 Census, Nalvathoklu village had a total population of 1,243 people, including 578 males and 665 females, living in 303 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.44%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 71.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalvathoklu

Nalvathoklu 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 Nalvathoklu

Nalvathoklu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kannur South, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Nalvathoklu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Nalvathoklu is about 40 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 Nalvathoklu

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

Health Facilities in Nalvathoklu

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

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