Durvigere - Channagiri, Davanagere

Durvigere is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Duravigere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Durvigere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Durvigere is 607118. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.74 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Durvigere

According to the 2011 Census, Durvigere village had a total population of 1,850 people, including 931 males and 919 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.31%, with male literacy at 84.39% and female literacy at 70.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Durvigere

Durvigere 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 Durvigere

Durvigere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ajjampur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Durvigere is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Durvigere is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Durvigere

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

Health Facilities in Durvigere

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

FAQs about Durvigere