Dori - Alnavar, Dharwad

Dori is a village situated in the Alnavar taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Dharwad and around 32 km from Dharwad. Benachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dori is 602250. The village covers a total geographical area of 1530.02 hectares and falls under the 581103 pincode. Alnavar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dori

According to the 2011 Census, Dori village had a total population of 1,523 people, including 754 males and 769 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.74%, with male literacy at 72.37% and female literacy at 57.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Dori

Dori 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 Dori

Dori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kashanatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alnavar to Dori is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Dori is about 32 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 Dori

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

Health Facilities in Dori

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

FAQs about Dori