Dowlatpur - Sandur, Ballari

Dowlatpur is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Sandur and around 45 km from Bellary. Krishnanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dowlatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dowlatpur is 605000. The village covers a total geographical area of 901.89 hectares and falls under the 583119 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dowlatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dowlatpur village had a total population of 2,764 people, including 1,413 males and 1,351 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.86%, with male literacy at 71.14% and female literacy at 56.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Dowlatpur

Dowlatpur 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 Dowlatpur

Dowlatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bayaluvaddigeri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Dowlatpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Dowlatpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dowlatpur

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

Health Facilities in Dowlatpur

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

FAQs about Dowlatpur