Vadaganahalli - Malur, Kolar

Vadaganahalli is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Doddashivara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadaganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadaganahalli is 622153. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.54 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Vadaganahalli

As per Census 2011, Vadaganahalli village has a total population of 624 people, consisting of 303 males and 321 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population624303321
Child Population (0–6 yrs)823844
Scheduled Castes (SC)222112110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381721
Literate Population378198180
Illiterate Population246105141

Nearby Villages of Vadaganahalli

Vadaganahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChikkashivaraNorth-West0.87 km
SonnahalliSouth-East0.98 km
PuramakanahalliNorth-East1.56 km
DoddashivaraNorth1.77 km
KodurSouth-West1.98 km
DoddakadathurWest2.11 km
KateriSouth2.11 km
DoddakunthurEast2.14 km
ChikkakadathurNorth-West2.40 km
DoddasabbenahalliNorth-East2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vadaganahalli

Vadaganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Vadaganahalli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Vadaganahalli is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadaganahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Vadaganahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Vadaganahalli

Where is Vadaganahalli located?

Vadaganahalli village is located in Malur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vadaganahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Vadaganahalli is Doddashivara.

What is the pincode of Vadaganahalli?

The pincode of Vadaganahalli is 563130.

What is the population of Vadaganahalli?

Vadaganahalli has a total population of 624, including 303 males and 321 females.

How many households are there in Vadaganahalli?

There are 135 households in Vadaganahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Vadaganahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vadaganahalli is 60.58%. Male literacy is 65.35% and female literacy is 56.07%.