Dodawad

Dodawad is a village located in Sampgaon taluka of Belgaum district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Sampagaon (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Belgaum. As per 2009 stats, Dodavad is the gram panchayat of Dodawad village.

Dodawad has its own place in the vibrant Belgaum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dodawad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dodawad is 598153. The village spans a total geographical area of 4142.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 591129. Bail Hongal is nearest town to Dodawad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dodawad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bailhongal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Dodawad

Below is a concise population overview of Dodawad as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 8,499 4,281 4,218
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,065 539 526
Scheduled Castes (SC) 289 148 141
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 233 114 119
Literate Population 4,936 2,804 2,132
Illiterate Population 3,563 1,477 2,086

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dodawad village:

  • The total population of Dodawad village is around 8,499, including approximately 4,281 males and 4,218 females, with a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,065 children aged 0–6 years in Dodawad village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dodawad village has 289 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 233 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dodawad village is about 58.08%, with male literacy at 65.50% and female literacy at 50.55%.
  • There are around 1,635 households in Dodawad village.

Connectivity of Dodawad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dodawad. As per the 2011 stats, Dodawad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dodawad

Knowing the nearby villages of Dodawad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dodawad.

Bidaragaddi Budrakatti Govanakoppa Chikkabellikatti Gudikatti Nanagundikoppa Akkisagar Dasanal Mellikeri Mugalihal Govanakoppa K S

Frequently Asked Questions about Dodawad

Where is Dodawad located?
Dodawad village is situated in Sampgaon Taluka, within the Belgaum district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dodawad?
The Gram Panchayat of Dodawad is Dodavad (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dodawad?
The pincode of Dodawad is 591129, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dodawad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dodawad is 8,499, with 4,281 males and 4,218 females.
How many households are there in Dodawad as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dodawad village has a total of 1,635 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dodawad as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dodawad is 58.08%. The male literacy rate is 65.50%, while the female literacy rate is 50.55%.