Varatanahalli - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Varatanahalli is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Nanbihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Varatanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Varatanahalli is 621651. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.13 hectares and falls under the 563126 pincode. Srinivaspur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Varatanahalli

As per Census 2011, Varatanahalli village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 236 males and 234 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population470236234
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392217
Scheduled Castes (SC)256124132
Literate Population332182150
Illiterate Population1385484

Nearby Villages of Varatanahalli

Varatanahalli 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)
C. HosuruSouth-West1.14 km
SiddanahalliNorth1.26 km
NambihalliEast1.40 km
AramakalahalliNorth1.61 km
ChiruvanahalliSouth1.74 km
AnchiganahalliSouth-West2.02 km
SettihalliNorth-West2.03 km
Y.hosakoteWest2.09 km
SathandahalliNorth-East2.30 km
Katara MuddalahalliNorth2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Varatanahalli

Varatanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalsanur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinivaspur to Varatanahalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Varatanahalli is about 31 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 Varatanahalli

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

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

Health Facilities in Varatanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Varatanahalli

Where is Varatanahalli located?

Varatanahalli village is located in Srinivaspur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Varatanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Varatanahalli is Nanbihalli.

What is the pincode of Varatanahalli?

The pincode of Varatanahalli is 563126.

What is the population of Varatanahalli?

Varatanahalli has a total population of 470, including 236 males and 234 females.

How many households are there in Varatanahalli?

There are 93 households in Varatanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Varatanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Varatanahalli is 70.64%. Male literacy is 77.12% and female literacy is 64.10%.