Danikanahalli - Belur, Hassan

Danikanahalli is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bantenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danikanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danikanahalli is 615224. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.81 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Danikanahalli

As per Census 2011, Danikanahalli village has a total population of 310 people, consisting of 162 males and 148 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 217 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population310162148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321220
Scheduled Castes (SC)268140128
Literate Population21713087
Illiterate Population933261

Nearby Villages of Danikanahalli

Danikanahalli 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)
KanaikanahalliNorth1.26 km
ChikkabyadigereSouth-East1.30 km
SurapuraSouth-West1.71 km
KoratikereNorth-East1.75 km
AttalgereSouth1.81 km
ShanuboganahalliWest2.13 km
BantenahalliSouth-East2.26 km
MachanaikanahalliEast2.32 km
ShettigereNorth2.54 km
MundaghattaWest2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Danikanahalli

Danikanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Danikanahalli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Danikanahalli is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danikanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Danikanahalli

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

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

FAQs about Danikanahalli

Where is Danikanahalli located?

Danikanahalli village is located in Belur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Danikanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Danikanahalli is Bantenahalli.

What is the pincode of Danikanahalli?

The pincode of Danikanahalli is 573115.

What is the population of Danikanahalli?

Danikanahalli has a total population of 310, including 162 males and 148 females.

How many households are there in Danikanahalli?

There are 64 households in Danikanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Danikanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Danikanahalli is 70.00%. Male literacy is 80.25% and female literacy is 58.78%.