Doddamagge - Arkalgud, Hassan

Doddamagge is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dodda Magge serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddamagge village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddamagge is 616635. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.09 hectares and falls under the 573142 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Doddamagge

As per Census 2011, Doddamagge village has a total population of 2,018 people, consisting of 1,018 males and 1,000 females. The village has 492 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,320 literate and 698 illiterate residents. Additionally, 277 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0181,0181,000
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1779582
Scheduled Castes (SC)277141136
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910
Literate Population1,320753567
Illiterate Population698265433

Nearby Villages of Doddamagge

Doddamagge 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChikkamaggeSouth-West1.45 km
BaragurNorth1.68 km
NilavagiluSouth2.07 km
KodakahalliNorth-East2.22 km
KaniyarNorth-West2.34 km
SomanahalliNorth2.65 km
LakshmipuraNorth-East2.79 km
KoratikereSouth-East2.87 km
Magge KavalSouth-West2.96 km
BettadahalliWest3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Doddamagge

Public transport in the Doddamagge is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Doddamagge is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Doddamagge is about 40 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 Doddamagge

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Doddamagge

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Doddamagge

Where is Doddamagge located?

Doddamagge village is located in Arkalgud Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Doddamagge?

The Gram Panchayat of Doddamagge is Dodda Magge.

What is the pincode of Doddamagge?

The pincode of Doddamagge is 573142.

What is the population of Doddamagge?

Doddamagge has a total population of 2,018, including 1,018 males and 1,000 females.

How many households are there in Doddamagge?

There are 492 households in Doddamagge.

What is the literacy rate in Doddamagge?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doddamagge is 65.41%. Male literacy is 73.97% and female literacy is 56.70%.