Doddanagara - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Doddanagara is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Biradahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddanagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddanagara is 614884. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.17 hectares and falls under the 573127 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Doddanagara 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 Doddanagara

According to the 2011 Census, Doddanagara village had a total population of 542 people, including 276 males and 266 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.54%, with male literacy at 91.16% and female literacy at 71.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, 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 Doddanagara

Doddanagara 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 Doddanagara

Doddanagara 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 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Doddanagara is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Doddanagara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddanagara

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

Health Facilities in Doddanagara

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

FAQs about Doddanagara