Donigal - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Donigal is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Anemahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Donigal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Donigal is 614896. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.36 hectares and falls under the 573134 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Donigal 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 Donigal

As per Census 2011, Donigal village has a total population of 429 people, consisting of 212 males and 217 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 276 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Donigal

Donigal 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 Donigal

Donigal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Donigal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Donigal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Donigal

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

Health Facilities in Donigal

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

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