Vadanakal - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Vadanakal is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Pavagada and around 130 km from Tumkur. Vadanakallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadanakal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadanakal is 610544. The village covers a total geographical area of 1535.21 hectares and falls under the 561202 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Vadanakal

According to the 2011 Census, Vadanakal village had a total population of 1,255 people, including 606 males and 649 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.98%, with male literacy at 85.30% and female literacy at 67.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 492, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadanakal

Vadanakal 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 Vadanakal

Vadanakal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Vadanakal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Vadanakal is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadanakal

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

Health Facilities in Vadanakal

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

FAQs about Vadanakal