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| subdivision_name2      = [[Mysore]]
| subdivision_name2      = [[Mysore]]
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| image_caption          = Indian Prime Minister at Suttur Mutt in 2016
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| postal_code_type        = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code_type        = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code            = 570010
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==Location==
==Location==


Varuna village is located on [[Tirumakudal Narsipur]] road at a distance of 13.3&nbsp;km from Mysore.<ref name="google">{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Varuna,+Karnataka+570010,+India/@12.2668765,76.7436539,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x3baf6ddb686a9075:0x4f6c526355b023bd|title=Google Maps|publisher=google.com|accessdate=2016-07-31}}</ref>
Varuna village is located on [[Tirumakudal Narsipur]] road, 13.3&nbsp;km from Mysore.<ref name="google">{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Varuna,+Karnataka+570010,+India/@12.2668765,76.7436539,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x3baf6ddb686a9075:0x4f6c526355b023bd|title=Google Maps|publisher=google.com|accessdate=2016-07-31}}</ref>
The road from Mysore to [[Tirumakudal Narsipur]] forks at Varuna junction. The left deviation continues to T.Nrasipura and [[Somanathapura|Somanathpur]]. The right deviation goes to Varuna and [[Sutturu]] Mutt. This road is essentially a village road. The road is well maintained in two lanes because of the international importance of the Sutturu Mutt pilgrim center.
The road from Mysore to [[Tirumakudal Narsipur]] forks at Varuna junction. The left deviation continues to T.Nrasipura and [[Somanathapura|Somanathpur]]. The right deviation goes to Varuna and [[Sutturu]] Mutt. The road is well maintained in two lanes.


==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
[[File:Varuna Village.jpg|thumb|Varuna village]]
[[File:Varuna Village.jpg|thumb|Varuna village]]


The housing colony called Lal Bahadhur Shastri Nagar is only three kilometers from Varuna village. J.S.S. Layout if within four km distance. Shanthaveri gopal Gowda Nagar is also within four kilometer distance from Varuna. Varuna is surrounded by Nanjangud, T.Narasipur and [[Shrirangapattana]] tauks. The nearest cities are Mysore and [[Nanjangud]].
The housing colony called Lal Bahadhur Shastri Nagar is only three kilometers from Varuna village. J.S.S. Layout is within four km. Shanthaveri gopal Gowda Nagar is also within four km from Varuna. Varuna is surrounded by Nanjangud, T.Narasipur and [[Shrirangapattana]] taluks. The nearest cities are Mysore and [[Nanjangud]].


==Temples==
==Temples==
'''Sutturu Mutt''' is the spiritual center of Lingayath community of Karnataka state. The mutt runs more than 300 schools in India and abroad.
Varuna village has Basveshwara Temple and a statue of Lord Basvanna founder of Lingayat society. The village has ancient temples which are built by cholas. The village is near Sutturu Mutt is the spiritual center of Lingayath community of Karnataka state. The mutt runs more than 300 schools in India and abroad.
[[File:Varuna Thandikere.jpg|thumb|Varuna Thandikere]]
[[File:Varuna Hobli.jpg|thumb|Varuna Hobli]]


==Post Office==
==Post office==
There is a post office in Varuna and the [[Postal Index Number|postal code]] is 570010.<ref name="xombom">{{cite web|url=http://www.xombom.com/pincode/varuna-mysore-pincode/151439/|title=Varuna, Mysore District Pincode 570010|publisher=xombom.com|accessdate=2016-07-31}}</ref> The post office is called '''PTC Campus''' because there is a ''Postal Training Center'' here.
There is a post office in Varuna and the [[Postal Index Number|postal code]] is 570010.<ref name="xombom">{{cite web|url=http://www.xombom.com/pincode/varuna-mysore-pincode/151439/|title=Varuna, Mysore District Pincode 570010|publisher=xombom.com|accessdate=2016-07-31}}</ref> The post office is called PTC Campus because there is a postal training cente there.


==Access==
==Access==
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* Dandikere village
* Dandikere village
* Chikkahalli village
* Chikkahalli village
* Keelanpura village


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Varuna has a total population of 2,350 people in 529 families as per the 2011 census. The literacy is 62%.
Varuna has a total population of 2,350 people in 529 families as per the 2011 census. The literacy is 62%.  Varuna village has 300 lingayat families and 150 Scheduled caste families. The village also consists of 50 Muslim families.


==Administration==
==Administration==
Varuna village is administered by the head of the village locally called as a ''Sarpanch''. The sarpanch is elected democratically every five years. There are a total of 529 houses in Varuna.
Varuna village is administered by the head of the village locally called as a ''sarpanch''. The sarpanch is elected democratically every five years. There are a total of 529 houses in Varuna.


==Economy==
==Economy==
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* [[Sutturu]]
* [[Sutturu]]
* [[Nagarle]]
* [[Nagarle]]
*[[Alambur]]
* [[Alambur]]
* [[Kahalli]]
* [[Kahalli]]
* [[Chikkahalli Choranahalli]]
* [[Chikkahalli Choranahalli]]

Latest revision as of 20:37, 9 November 2025

Varuna
Coordinates: 12°16′05″N 76°44′39″E / 12.26792°N 76.74405°E / 12.26792; 76.74405
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictMysore
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
570010
Telephone code0821

Varuna is a village in Mysore district of Karnataka state, India.

Location[edit | edit source]

Varuna village is located on Tirumakudal Narsipur road, 13.3 km from Mysore.[1] The road from Mysore to Tirumakudal Narsipur forks at Varuna junction. The left deviation continues to T.Nrasipura and Somanathpur. The right deviation goes to Varuna and Sutturu Mutt. The road is well maintained in two lanes.

Landmarks[edit | edit source]

Varuna village

The housing colony called Lal Bahadhur Shastri Nagar is only three kilometers from Varuna village. J.S.S. Layout is within four km. Shanthaveri gopal Gowda Nagar is also within four km from Varuna. Varuna is surrounded by Nanjangud, T.Narasipur and Shrirangapattana taluks. The nearest cities are Mysore and Nanjangud.

Temples[edit | edit source]

Varuna village has Basveshwara Temple and a statue of Lord Basvanna founder of Lingayat society. The village has ancient temples which are built by cholas. The village is near Sutturu Mutt is the spiritual center of Lingayath community of Karnataka state. The mutt runs more than 300 schools in India and abroad.

Post office[edit | edit source]

There is a post office in Varuna and the postal code is 570010.[2] The post office is called PTC Campus because there is a postal training cente there.

Access[edit | edit source]

The nearest railway station is Mysore. The nearest airport is Mandakali. There are direct roads from Bannur, Mysore, Nanjangud and T.Narasipur.[3]

Education[edit | edit source]

There is one primary school in Varuna and one high school in Suttur. Colleges are available in Mysore, 13 km away.[citation needed]

Villages and suburbs[edit | edit source]

  • Hosakotal village
  • Suttur Mutt
  • Dandikere village
  • Chikkahalli village
  • Keelanpura village

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Varuna has a total population of 2,350 people in 529 families as per the 2011 census. The literacy is 62%. Varuna village has 300 lingayat families and 150 Scheduled caste families. The village also consists of 50 Muslim families.

Administration[edit | edit source]

Varuna village is administered by the head of the village locally called as a sarpanch. The sarpanch is elected democratically every five years. There are a total of 529 houses in Varuna.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The people of the village are mostly engaged in agricultural work. Some of them work in Mysore city as the distance is only 13 km.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Google Maps". google.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  2. "Varuna, Mysore District Pincode 570010". xombom.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. "Varuna- Mysore | Indian Villages". soki.in. Retrieved 31 July 2016.