Voddagere - Koratagere, Tumakuru

Voddagere is a village situated in the Koratagere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Koratagere and around 34 km from Tumkur. Vaddagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Voddagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Voddagere is 611057. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.79 hectares and falls under the 572129 pincode. Koratagere is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Voddagere 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 Voddagere

According to the 2011 Census, Voddagere village had a total population of 1,521 people, including 763 males and 758 females, living in 386 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.45%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 64.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Voddagere

Voddagere 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 Voddagere

Voddagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Someshwara, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koratagere to Voddagere is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Voddagere is about 34 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 Voddagere

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

Health Facilities in Voddagere

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

FAQs about Voddagere