Doddagandlahalli - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Doddagandlahalli is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Bangarpet and around 58 km from Kolar. Jakkarasakuppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddagandlahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddagandlahalli is 622834. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.28 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Doddagandlahalli

As per Census 2011, Doddagandlahalli village has a total population of 1,088 people, consisting of 549 males and 539 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 611 literate and 477 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 198 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,088549539
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1307060
Scheduled Castes (SC)229113116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19810494
Literate Population611348263
Illiterate Population477201276

Nearby Villages of Doddagandlahalli

Doddagandlahalli 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)
ChinagandlapalleSouth-East1.48 km
YethurNorth1.79 km
NallappareddiyuruWest1.88 km
BennavaraEast2.01 km
MotakothuruSouth2.05 km
ChinchandlahalliNorth-East2.40 km
AnikeraWest2.60 km
BoyanapalleSouth-East2.67 km
RegadadinnepalleSouth-West2.68 km
KrishnapuramSouth-East2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Doddagandlahalli

Doddagandlahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Doddagandlahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Doddagandlahalli 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 Doddagandlahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Doddagandlahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Doddagandlahalli

Where is Doddagandlahalli located?

Doddagandlahalli village is located in Kolar Gold Field Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Doddagandlahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Doddagandlahalli is Jakkarasakuppa.

What is the pincode of Doddagandlahalli?

The pincode of Doddagandlahalli is 563117.

What is the population of Doddagandlahalli?

Doddagandlahalli has a total population of 1,088, including 549 males and 539 females.

How many households are there in Doddagandlahalli?

There are 256 households in Doddagandlahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Doddagandlahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doddagandlahalli is 56.16%. Male literacy is 63.39% and female literacy is 48.79%.