Dhundshi - Shiggaon, Haveri

Dhundshi is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Dundsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhundshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhundshi is 603890. The village covers a total geographical area of 1456.63 hectares and falls under the 581193 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhundshi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhundshi village had a total population of 2,444 people, including 1,254 males and 1,190 females, living in 550 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.00%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 74.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 819, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhundshi

Dhundshi 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 Dhundshi

Dhundshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saunshi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Dhundshi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Dhundshi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhundshi

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

Health Facilities in Dhundshi

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

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