Vatagaru Village Overview
Vatagaru is a village in Tirthahalli tehsil of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It lies about 32 km from Tirthahalli tehsil headquarters and around 58 km from Shimoga district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Demlapura is the Gram Panchayat for Vatagaru village.
The sections below provide essential information about Vatagaru village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Vatagaru is 608060. The village covers a geographical area of 773.63 hectares and has a pincode of 577422. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Location Map of Vatagaru
Population & Demographics of Vatagaru
This section provides population and demographic details of Vatagaru village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 255 | 125 | 130 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 152 | 79 | 73 |
| Illiterate Population | 103 | 46 | 57 |
Key population details of Vatagaru village are given below:
- Vatagaru village is a small village with a total population of around 255, including approximately 125 males and 130 females, with a sex ratio of 1040 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Vatagaru village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 59.61%.
- There are around 60 households in Vatagaru village.
Transport & Connectivity of Vatagaru
Transport facilities help residents of Vatagaru village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Vatagaru
The following villages are located close to Vatagaru and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vatagaru
- Where is Vatagaru located?
- Vatagaru village is located in Tirthahalli Taluka, Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Vatagaru?
- The Gram Panchayat of Vatagaru is Demlapura (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Vatagaru?
- The pincode of Vatagaru is 577422.
- What is the population of Vatagaru?
- Vatagaru has a total population of 255, including 125 males and 130 females.
- How many households are there in Vatagaru?
- There are 60 households in Vatagaru.
- What is the literacy rate in Vatagaru?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vatagaru is 59.61%. Male literacy is 63.20% and female literacy is 56.15%.