Doddaganjur - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Doddaganjur is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Doddaganjur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddaganjur is 624670. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.31 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Doddaganjur

As per Census 2011, Doddaganjur village has a total population of 1,586 people, consisting of 753 males and 833 females. The village has 338 households and a sex ratio of 1,106 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,129 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 463 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,586753833
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1346767
Scheduled Castes (SC)463212251
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1155065
Literate Population1,129590539
Illiterate Population457163294

Nearby Villages of Doddaganjur

Doddaganjur 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)
ChikkaganjurgaddeNorth-West1.11 km
NakkalapalligaddeEast1.35 km
CheemanahalliNorth-East1.60 km
GollahalliSouth-West1.76 km
BalapalahalliSouth1.79 km
MadikereWest2.30 km
GidadakodihalliSouth-East2.33 km
KodihalliSouth-East2.35 km
GollapalligaddaNorth2.43 km
DoddarjunahalliNorth-East2.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Doddaganjur

Doddaganjur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddanatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Doddaganjur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Doddaganjur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddaganjur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Doddaganjur

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

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

FAQs about Doddaganjur

Where is Doddaganjur located?

Doddaganjur village is located in Chintamani Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Doddaganjur?

Doddaganjur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Doddaganjur?

The pincode of Doddaganjur is 563125.

What is the population of Doddaganjur?

Doddaganjur has a total population of 1,586, including 753 males and 833 females.

How many households are there in Doddaganjur?

There are 338 households in Doddaganjur.

What is the literacy rate in Doddaganjur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doddaganjur is 71.19%. Male literacy is 78.35% and female literacy is 64.71%.