Doddabandara - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Doddabandara is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Besur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddabandara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddabandara is 617879. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.15 hectares and falls under the 571231 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Doddabandara

According to the 2011 Census, Doddabandara village had a total population of 404 people, including 203 males and 201 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.20%, with male literacy at 68.13% and female literacy at 54.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddabandara

Doddabandara 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 Doddabandara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Doddabandara. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Doddabandara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Doddabandara is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddabandara

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

Health Facilities in Doddabandara

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

FAQs about Doddabandara