Dinka - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Dinka is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kabbalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dinka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dinka is 617391. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.96 hectares and falls under the 573135 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Dinka 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 Dinka

As per Census 2011, Dinka village has a total population of 1,371 people, consisting of 686 males and 685 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 622 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dinka

Dinka 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 Dinka

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dinka. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Dinka is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Dinka is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dinka

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

Health Facilities in Dinka

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

FAQs about Dinka