Doddakadathur - Malur, Kolar

Doddakadathur is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Hungenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddakadathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddakadathur is 622155. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.98 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Doddakadathur

According to the 2011 Census, Doddakadathur village had a total population of 2,125 people, including 1,082 males and 1,043 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 82.59% and female literacy at 65.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddakadathur

Doddakadathur 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 Doddakadathur

Doddakadathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Doddakadathur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Doddakadathur is about 30 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 Doddakadathur

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

Health Facilities in Doddakadathur

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

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