Doddur - Laxmeshwar, Gadag

Doddur is a village situated in the Laxmeshwar taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Shirhatti and around 56 km from Gadag. Dodduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddur is 602084. The village covers a total geographical area of 1440.96 hectares and falls under the 582210 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Doddur

As per Census 2011, Doddur village has a total population of 1,933 people, consisting of 957 males and 976 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,047 literate and 886 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,022 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Doddur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Doddur

Doddur 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 Doddur

Doddur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yalvigi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Doddur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Doddur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddur

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

Health Facilities in Doddur

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

FAQs about Doddur