Doddajala - Yelahanka, Bengaluru Urban

Doddajala is a village situated in the Yelahanka taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Bangalore North and around 30 km from Bangalore. Doddajala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddajala is 612899. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.42 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Doddajala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Byatarayanapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru North Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Doddajala

According to the 2011 Census, Doddajala village had a total population of 1,660 people, including 863 males and 797 females, living in 389 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.63%, with male literacy at 81.14% and female literacy at 69.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,660863797
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22412698
Scheduled Castes (SC)320173147
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20711097
Literate Population1,086598488
Illiterate Population574265309

Nearby Villages of Doddajala

Doddajala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Doddajala AmanikereSouth-East1.12 km
MeenakunteWest1.46 km
Maranayakana HalliSouth-West1.83 km
Akkalenahalli Mallena - HalliNorth-East1.92 km
Muthugada HalliEast1.99 km
HuttanahalliSouth2.20 km
ChikkajalaSouth-West2.46 km
MeesaganahalliSouth-East2.71 km
TharabanahalliWest2.73 km
BoilahalliSouth-East3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Doddajala

Doddajala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dodajala Lake, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Doddajala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Doddajala 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 Doddajala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Doddajala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Doddajala

Where is Doddajala located?

Doddajala village is located in Yelahanka Taluka, Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Doddajala?

Doddajala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the population of Doddajala?

Doddajala had a total population of 1,660, including 863 males and 797 females.

How many households are there in Doddajala?

Doddajala had 389 households.

What is the literacy rate in Doddajala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doddajala was 75.63%. Male literacy was 81.14% and female literacy was 69.81%.