Datanal - Navalgund, Dharwad

Datanal is a village situated in the Navalgund taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Navalgund and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Nayakanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Datanal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Datanal is 602351. The village covers a total geographical area of 1684.4 hectares and falls under the 582208 pincode. Navalgund is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Datanal

According to the 2011 Census, Datanal village had a total population of 2,628 people, including 1,373 males and 1,255 females, living in 513 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 83.05% and female literacy at 57.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Datanal

Datanal 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 Datanal

Datanal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balganur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Navalgund to Datanal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Datanal is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Datanal

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

Health Facilities in Datanal

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

FAQs about Datanal