Doddakurugodu - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Doddakurugodu is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Doddakurugodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddakurugodu is 623235. The village covers a total geographical area of 646.26 hectares and falls under the 561208 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Doddakurugodu

As per Census 2011, Doddakurugodu village has a total population of 2,625 people, consisting of 1,298 males and 1,327 females. The village has 596 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,540 literate and 1,085 illiterate residents. Additionally, 521 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 682 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddakurugodu

Doddakurugodu 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 Doddakurugodu

Doddakurugodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Viduraswattha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Doddakurugodu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Doddakurugodu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddakurugodu

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

Health Facilities in Doddakurugodu

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

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