Doranalu - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Doranalu is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Tarikere and around 55 km from Chikmagalur. Doranalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doranalu is 609165. The village covers a total geographical area of 622.06 hectares and falls under the 577228 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Doranalu 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 Doranalu

According to the 2011 Census, Doranalu village had a total population of 2,202 people, including 1,088 males and 1,114 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.18%, with male literacy at 86.52% and female literacy at 75.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 585, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Doranalu

Doranalu 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 Doranalu

Doranalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarikere Junction, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Doranalu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Doranalu is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doranalu

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

Health Facilities in Doranalu

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

FAQs about Doranalu