Duggavara - Challakere, Chitradurga

Duggavara is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Budnahatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Duggavara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duggavara is 605329. The village covers a total geographical area of 1427.55 hectares and falls under the 577537 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Duggavara 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 Duggavara

According to the 2011 Census, Duggavara village had a total population of 2,537 people, including 1,301 males and 1,236 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.28%, with male literacy at 70.23% and female literacy at 56.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,094.

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

Nearby Villages of Duggavara

Duggavara 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 Duggavara

Public transport in the Duggavara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Duggavara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Duggavara is about 33 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 Duggavara

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

Health Facilities in Duggavara

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

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