Dundalli - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Dundalli is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Dundalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dundalli is 617889. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.84 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dundalli 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 Dundalli

As per Census 2011, Dundalli village has a total population of 420 people, consisting of 185 males and 235 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,270 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 325 literate and 95 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population420185235
Child Population (0–6 yrs)32923
Scheduled Castes (SC)261214
Literate Population325161164
Illiterate Population952471

Nearby Villages of Dundalli

Dundalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MudravalliSouth-East1.49 km
KajurSouth1.68 km
MadreWest2.26 km
DoddabilahaNorth-West2.44 km
BembalurNorth2.56 km
BidarurSouth2.57 km
SivaralliNorth-East2.70 km
DoddakolathurSouth2.95 km
NakalagoduEast3.28 km
CheekanalliSouth-West3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dundalli

Dundalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Dundalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Dundalli is about 60 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 Dundalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dundalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dundalli

Where is Dundalli located?

Dundalli village is located in Somvarpet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dundalli?

Dundalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dundalli?

The pincode of Dundalli is 571235.

What is the population of Dundalli?

Dundalli has a total population of 420, including 185 males and 235 females.

How many households are there in Dundalli?

There are 116 households in Dundalli.

What is the literacy rate in Dundalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dundalli is 77.38%. Male literacy is 87.03% and female literacy is 69.79%.