Darasighatta - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Darasighatta is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Byadarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darasighatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darasighatta is 617163. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.28 hectares and falls under the 573111 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Darasighatta

As per Census 2011, Darasighatta village has a total population of 108 people, consisting of 50 males and 58 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 1,160 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 84 literate and 24 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Darasighatta

Darasighatta 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 Darasighatta

Darasighatta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dudda, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Darasighatta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Darasighatta 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 Darasighatta

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

Health Facilities in Darasighatta

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

FAQs about Darasighatta