Vardapura - Sira, Tumakuru

Vardapura is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Sira and around 85 km from Tumkur. Doddabanagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vardapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vardapura is 610272. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.15 hectares and falls under the 572113 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Vardapura

According to the 2011 Census, Vardapura village had a total population of 287 people, including 132 males and 155 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,174 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.13%, with male literacy at 58.47% and female literacy at 54.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Vardapura

Vardapura 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 Vardapura

Vardapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Vardapura is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Vardapura is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vardapura

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

Health Facilities in Vardapura

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

FAQs about Vardapura