Didaga - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Didaga is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Didaga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Didaga is 617316. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.31 hectares and falls under the 573141 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Didaga 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 Didaga

As per Census 2011, Didaga village has a total population of 1,091 people, consisting of 556 males and 535 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 809 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 75 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,091556535
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1115952
Scheduled Castes (SC)19611185
Scheduled Tribes (ST)754134
Literate Population809441368
Illiterate Population282115167

Nearby Villages of Didaga

Didaga 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)
KarikyathanahalliSouth-East1.49 km
KanuvanaghattaWest1.72 km
HammanahalliEast1.89 km
K.kamana GhattaNorth-West2.17 km
Nari HalliSouth-West2.31 km
UllavalliSouth2.68 km
BidarakereNorth-East2.73 km
Thuppada HalliSouth-West2.88 km
GottikereEast2.91 km
MellahalliSouth-East3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Didaga

Didaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Didaga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Didaga is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Didaga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Didaga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Didaga 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 Didaga

Where is Didaga located?

Didaga village is located in Channarayapatna Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Didaga?

Didaga is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Didaga?

The pincode of Didaga is 573141.

What is the population of Didaga?

Didaga has a total population of 1,091, including 556 males and 535 females.

How many households are there in Didaga?

There are 274 households in Didaga.

What is the literacy rate in Didaga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Didaga is 74.15%. Male literacy is 79.32% and female literacy is 68.79%.