Vatalu - Tirumakudal - Narsipur, Mysuru

Vatalu is a village situated in the Tirumakudal - Narsipur taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Tirumakudal Narasipura and around 38 km from Mysore. Vatalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vatalu is 619412. The village covers a total geographical area of 899.07 hectares and falls under the 571124 pincode. T. Narsipur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Vatalu

According to the 2011 Census, Vatalu village had a total population of 2,975 people, including 1,473 males and 1,502 females, living in 686 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.74%, with male literacy at 58.03% and female literacy at 49.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,023, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Vatalu

Vatalu 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 Vatalu

Vatalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavalande, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from T. Narsipur to Vatalu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Vatalu is about 38 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 Vatalu

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

Health Facilities in Vatalu

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

FAQs about Vatalu