Doddakanagal(Kanagal) - Alur, Hassan

Doddakanagal(Kanagal) is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dodda Kanagal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddakanagal(Kanagal) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddakanagal(Kanagal) is 616400. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.93 hectares and falls under the 573217 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Doddakanagal(Kanagal)

As per Census 2011, Doddakanagal(Kanagal) village has a total population of 1,043 people, consisting of 536 males and 507 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 775 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Doddakanagal(Kanagal) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Doddakanagal(Kanagal)

Doddakanagal(Kanagal) 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 Doddakanagal(Kanagal)

Doddakanagal(Kanagal) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Doddakanagal(Kanagal) is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Doddakanagal(Kanagal) is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddakanagal(Kanagal)

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

Health Facilities in Doddakanagal(Kanagal)

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

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