Dandigenahalli - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Dandigenahalli is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Andanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandigenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandigenahalli is 605635. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.89 hectares and falls under the 577518 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dandigenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Dandigenahalli village had a total population of 903 people, including 476 males and 427 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.01%, with male literacy at 76.81% and female literacy at 64.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Dandigenahalli

Dandigenahalli 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 Dandigenahalli

Public transport in the Dandigenahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Dandigenahalli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Dandigenahalli 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 Dandigenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Dandigenahalli

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

FAQs about Dandigenahalli