Duglapura - Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru

Duglapura is a village situated in the Tarikere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Tarikere and around 83 km from Chikmagalur. Siddarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duglapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duglapura is 609151. The village covers a total geographical area of 932.43 hectares and falls under the 577144 pincode. Tarikere is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Duglapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Duglapura

According to the 2011 Census, Duglapura village had a total population of 2,208 people, including 1,113 males and 1,095 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.40%, with male literacy at 76.06% and female literacy at 66.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Duglapura

Duglapura 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 Duglapura

Duglapura 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 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarikere to Duglapura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Duglapura is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duglapura

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

Health Facilities in Duglapura

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

FAQs about Duglapura