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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Dhumakuntahalli village has a total population of 640 people, consisting of 323 males and 317 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 352 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population640323317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653530
Scheduled Castes (SC)352172180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)402416
Literate Population361218143
Illiterate Population279105174

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HosayarahalliNorth-East1.42 km
ChikkakurubarahalliSouth1.60 km
OchalahalliWest1.77 km
KataiahgarahalliSouth-West1.90 km
KondavabanahalliSouth-East1.91 km
KorenahalliNorth1.92 km
LakkenahalliNorth-West2.32 km
KalkipapanadinneEast2.44 km
KodiganahalliSouth-East2.56 km
DevireddypalliNorth2.93 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhumakuntahalli

Where is Dhumakuntahalli located?

Dhumakuntahalli village is located in Gudibanda Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhumakuntahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhumakuntahalli is Beechaganahally.

What is the pincode of Dhumakuntahalli?

The pincode of Dhumakuntahalli is 561209.

What is the population of Dhumakuntahalli?

Dhumakuntahalli has a total population of 640, including 323 males and 317 females.

How many households are there in Dhumakuntahalli?

There are 131 households in Dhumakuntahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Dhumakuntahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhumakuntahalli is 56.41%. Male literacy is 67.49% and female literacy is 45.11%.