Dhokegali - Khanapur, Belagavi

Dhokegali is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Khanapur and around 38 km from Belgaum. Manturga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhokegali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhokegali is 597941. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.89 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Dhokegali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhokegali

According to the 2011 Census, Dhokegali village had a total population of 297 people, including 144 males and 153 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.43%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 62.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhokegali

Dhokegali 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 Dhokegali

Dhokegali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunji, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Dhokegali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Dhokegali is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhokegali

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

Health Facilities in Dhokegali

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

FAQs about Dhokegali