Doddakundur - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Doddakundur is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Uchangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddakundur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddakundur is 615063. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.65 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Doddakundur

According to the 2011 Census, Doddakundur village had a total population of 571 people, including 261 males and 310 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,188 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.57%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 85.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddakundur

Doddakundur 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 Doddakundur

Doddakundur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Doddakundur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Doddakundur 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 Doddakundur

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

Health Facilities in Doddakundur

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

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