Dodderi - Nyamathi, Davanagere

Dodderi is a village situated in the Nyamathi taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Honnali and around 65 km from Davanagere. Chiluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dodderi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodderi is 606843. The village covers a total geographical area of 849.73 hectares and falls under the 577230 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dodderi

According to the 2011 Census, Dodderi village had a total population of 1,950 people, including 975 males and 975 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.42%, with male literacy at 86.81% and female literacy at 75.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 643, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Dodderi

Dodderi 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 Dodderi

Dodderi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Town, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Dodderi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Dodderi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodderi

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

Health Facilities in Dodderi

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

FAQs about Dodderi