Dandapur - Nargund, Gadag

Dandapur is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Kanakikoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandapur is 601869. The village covers a total geographical area of 2638.29 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Dandapur

As per Census 2011, Dandapur village has a total population of 162 people, consisting of 86 males and 76 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 103 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dandapur

Dandapur 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 Dandapur

Dandapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Dandapur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Dandapur is about 63 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 Dandapur

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

Health Facilities in Dandapur

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

FAQs about Dandapur