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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Nalvathoklu village has a total population of 1,243 people, consisting of 578 males and 665 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 811 literate and 432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nalvathoklu are given below:

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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