Doddasalavara - Belur, Hassan

Doddasalavara is a village situated in the Belur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Malasavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddasalavara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddasalavara is 615116. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.1 hectares and falls under the 573101 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Doddasalavara 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 Doddasalavara

As per Census 2011, Doddasalavara village has a total population of 551 people, consisting of 245 males and 306 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 1,248 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddasalavara

Doddasalavara 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 Doddasalavara

Doddasalavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Doddasalavara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Doddasalavara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddasalavara

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

Health Facilities in Doddasalavara

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

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