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 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 Doddasalavara

According to the 2011 Census, Doddasalavara village had a total population of 551 people, including 245 males and 306 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,249 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 66.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

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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