Doddalathur - Hanur, Chamarajanagar

Doddalathur is a village situated in the Hanur taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Kollegal and around 80 km from Chamarajanagar. Doddalattooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddalathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddalathur is 619892. The village covers a total geographical area of 686.03 hectares and falls under the 571320 pincode. Hanur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Doddalathur

As per Census 2011, Doddalathur village has a total population of 3,029 people, consisting of 1,525 males and 1,504 females. The village has 732 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,441 literate and 1,588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,404 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Doddalathur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Doddalathur

Doddalathur 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 Doddalathur

Doddalathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Metur Dam, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hanur to Doddalathur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Doddalathur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddalathur

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

Health Facilities in Doddalathur

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

FAQs about Doddalathur