Dammur - Ilkal, Bagalkote

Dammur is a village situated in the Ilkal taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Hungund and around 55 km from Bagalkot. Vadgeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dammur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dammur is 598900. The village covers a total geographical area of 1739.62 hectares and falls under the 587202 pincode. Hungund is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dammur

According to the 2011 Census, Dammur village had a total population of 1,566 people, including 812 males and 754 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.68%, with male literacy at 71.98% and female literacy at 35.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Dammur

Dammur 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 Dammur

Dammur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haddinagundu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hungund to Dammur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Dammur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dammur

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

Health Facilities in Dammur

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

FAQs about Dammur