[1] It also researches cocoa growing, including its production, protection and increasing drought resistance.

Vitla town is placed on a junction of four roads connecting Puttur, Kasaragod , Mangalore and Salethur.

[citation needed] Puttaparthi Sai Baba voluntary super specialty hospital is also located in Alike.

Hidden from the public glare so far, the temple had a limited patronage from both the government and the devotees, but its glorious past relates to the Mahabharata.

The three-storey temple is similar in structure to those built in Madhur (Ganapathy), Adoor, Kavu and Kaniyaru.

To support the sthalapurana, the geographical features mentioned in the "Upa Katha" of "Bakasura Vadhe" in the Aranya Kanda of the Mahabharata can be seen on the periphery of the temple.

The Vittal Palace – in the present Bantwal taluk – is one among those several monuments, which have not been accorded their due place.

History speaks of the Vittal king Achuta Heggade who was overhauled by Hyder Ali.

The palace today is in a state of decay, requiring considerable renovation if this heritage building is not to be lost.

The soil is very fertile as Vitla is located on the foothills of Western Ghats, and rivers flow carrying along the rich minerals from the inland, thus making it a perfect place for agriculture.

Kalenjimale Forest is spread across the region from Vitla Town to Kanyana & from Ukkuda to Salethur.

And there are few flat lands between the forests which has the clearest of night skies in Bantwal Taluk, it can be best visible after pre-monsoon showers when the air is clean and fresh.

Agriculture plays a major role in the life and economy of Vitla, the prominent crops grown here are Arecanut, Paddy, cocoa, Cashew, Coconut, pepper & Rubber.

Abundant water from rain & ground, fertile soil & climate is responsible for agriculture to thrive here.

Even though the population has been increasing, the forests and natural habitats are intact due to the strict government rule against deforestation.

The forest stretches from Ukkuda to Anekallu, covered in the dense canopy and few flatlands in the center & top.

Vittal is directly connected through bus to Manglore, Puttur, Kasargod, Manjeshwar, Uppala, Hosangady, Salethur, B C Road, Kalladka, Kabaka, Kanyana, Perla, Badiadka, Panaje, Odiyoor, Anekal, Mudipu, Thokkotu, Derlakatte, Adyanadka, Saradka, Boluvar and many other small places.

The institutions of Sri Satya Sai Baba such as SSSLSVK, PU college and Balakuteera are located in Alike, around 7 km from Vittal.

Central Plantation Corps Research Institute (CPCRI) Regional Station is located in Vittal-Puttur Road around 3 km from Vittal Bus Stand.