Diddige - Jagalur, Davanagere

Diddige is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Diddige village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diddige is 606423. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.79 hectares and falls under the 577513 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Diddige

According to the 2011 Census, Diddige village had a total population of 1,823 people, including 941 males and 882 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.02%, with male literacy at 87.26% and female literacy at 72.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Diddige

Diddige 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 Diddige

Diddige is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Diddige is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Diddige is about 35 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 Diddige

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

Health Facilities in Diddige

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

FAQs about Diddige