Vajjankurike - Koratagere, Tumakuru

Vajjankurike is a village situated in the Koratagere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Koratagere and around 24 km from Tumkur. Vajjanakurike serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vajjankurike village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vajjankurike is 611182. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.11 hectares and falls under the 572129 pincode. Koratagere is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Vajjankurike

According to the 2011 Census, Vajjankurike village had a total population of 899 people, including 441 males and 458 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.54%, with male literacy at 77.94% and female literacy at 55.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Vajjankurike

Vajjankurike 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 Vajjankurike

Vajjankurike is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hirehali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koratagere to Vajjankurike is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Vajjankurike is about 24 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 Vajjankurike

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

Health Facilities in Vajjankurike

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

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