Doddakalbalu - Harohalli, Bengaluru South

Doddakalbalu is a village situated in the Harohalli taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Kanakapura and around 30 km from Ramanagara. Kottagalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddakalbalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddakalbalu is 626359. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.09 hectares and falls under the 562117 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Doddakalbalu

According to the 2011 Census, Doddakalbalu village had a total population of 1,386 people, including 709 males and 677 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.96%, with male literacy at 70.81% and female literacy at 50.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddakalbalu

Doddakalbalu 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 Doddakalbalu

Doddakalbalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ketohalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanakapura to Doddakalbalu is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Doddakalbalu is about 30 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 Doddakalbalu

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

Health Facilities in Doddakalbalu

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

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