Dindavara - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Dindavara is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Dindavara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dindavara is 606190. The village covers a total geographical area of 1802.66 hectares and falls under the 577511 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dindavara

According to the 2011 Census, Dindavara village had a total population of 3,486 people, including 1,788 males and 1,698 females, living in 695 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.92%, with male literacy at 65.83% and female literacy at 53.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 939, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Dindavara

Dindavara 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 Dindavara

Dindavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Dindavara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Dindavara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dindavara

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

Health Facilities in Dindavara

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

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