Doddahosur - Khanapur, Belagavi

Doddahosur is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Khanapur and around 35 km from Belgaum. Lokoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddahosur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddahosur is 597874. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.82 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Doddahosur 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 Doddahosur

According to the 2011 Census, Doddahosur village had a total population of 895 people, including 445 males and 450 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.89%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 65.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddahosur

Doddahosur 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 Doddahosur

Doddahosur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khanapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Doddahosur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Doddahosur is about 35 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 Doddahosur

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

Health Facilities in Doddahosur

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

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