Dhumakuntahalli - Gudibanda, Chikkaballapura

Dhumakuntahalli is a village situated in the Gudibanda taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudibanda and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Beechaganahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhumakuntahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhumakuntahalli is 623731. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.27 hectares and falls under the 561209 pincode. Gudibanda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dhumakuntahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Dhumakuntahalli village had a total population of 640 people, including 323 males and 317 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.78%, with male literacy at 75.69% and female literacy at 49.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhumakuntahalli

Dhumakuntahalli 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 Dhumakuntahalli

Dhumakuntahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudibanda to Dhumakuntahalli is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Dhumakuntahalli is about 32 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 Dhumakuntahalli

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

Health Facilities in Dhumakuntahalli

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

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