Doddachellur - Challakere, Chitradurga

Doddachellur is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Doddachellur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddachellur is 605420. The village covers a total geographical area of 2370.28 hectares and falls under the 577538 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Doddachellur

According to the 2011 Census, Doddachellur village had a total population of 2,271 people, including 1,126 males and 1,145 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.07%, with male literacy at 72.02% and female literacy at 56.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 564, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 922.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddachellur

Doddachellur 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 Doddachellur

Doddachellur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Doddachellur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Doddachellur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddachellur

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

Health Facilities in Doddachellur

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

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