Doddakodli Village - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Doddakodli is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kodlipet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddakodli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddakodli is 617862. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.38 hectares and falls under the 571231 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Doddakodli 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 Doddakodli

As per Census 2011, Doddakodli village has a total population of 3,769 people, consisting of 1,844 males and 1,925 females. The village has 971 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 384 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,927 literate and 842 illiterate residents. Additionally, 748 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddakodli

Doddakodli 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 Doddakodli

Doddakodli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Doddakodli is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Doddakodli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddakodli

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

Health Facilities in Doddakodli

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

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