Dandoor - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Dandoor is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Tarikere and around 80 km from Chikmagalur. Cheeranahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandoor is 609237. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.32 hectares and falls under the 577549 pincode. Birur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dandoor

According to the 2011 Census, Dandoor village had a total population of 1,121 people, including 566 males and 555 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.70%, with male literacy at 91.55% and female literacy at 79.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Dandoor

Dandoor 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 Dandoor

Dandoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birur to Dandoor is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Dandoor 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 Dandoor

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

Health Facilities in Dandoor

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

FAQs about Dandoor