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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Vatalu village has a total population of 2,975 people, consisting of 1,473 males and 1,502 females. The village has 686 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,457 literate and 1,518 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,023 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 296 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9751,4731,502
Child Population (0–6 yrs)264134130
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,023498525
Scheduled Tribes (ST)296149147
Literate Population1,457777680
Illiterate Population1,518696822

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SujjaluruNorth-West1.71 km
HyakanuruSouth-East2.35 km
NavilurWest3.14 km
KethahalliNorth-East3.29 km
AldurNorth-West3.75 km
AdibettahalliSouth-East3.78 km
GanaganurSouth-West3.97 km
KarohattiNorth-East4.67 km
JannurSouth5.05 km
KahalliWest5.07 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Vatalu

Where is Vatalu located?

Vatalu village is located in Tirumakudal - Narsipur Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vatalu?

Vatalu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vatalu?

The pincode of Vatalu is 571124.

What is the population of Vatalu?

Vatalu has a total population of 2,975, including 1,473 males and 1,502 females.

How many households are there in Vatalu?

There are 686 households in Vatalu.

What is the literacy rate in Vatalu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vatalu is 48.97%. Male literacy is 52.75% and female literacy is 45.27%.