Doddamedur - Belur, Hassan

Doddamedur is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Chikkamedur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddamedur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddamedur is 615197. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.78 hectares and falls under the 573115 pincode. Belur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Doddamedur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Doddamedur

According to the 2011 Census, Doddamedur village had a total population of 448 people, including 235 males and 213 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.96%, with male literacy at 80.09% and female literacy at 71.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Doddamedur

Doddamedur 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 Doddamedur

Doddamedur 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 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belur to Doddamedur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Doddamedur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddamedur

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

Health Facilities in Doddamedur

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

FAQs about Doddamedur