Doddakunthur - Malur, Kolar

Doddakunthur is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Chickkakuntur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddakunthur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddakunthur is 622150. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.03 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Doddakunthur 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 Doddakunthur

According to the 2011 Census, Doddakunthur village had a total population of 642 people, including 330 males and 312 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.88%, with male literacy at 77.82% and female literacy at 59.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddakunthur

Doddakunthur 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 Doddakunthur

Doddakunthur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Byatrayanhalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Doddakunthur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Doddakunthur is about 27 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 Doddakunthur

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

Health Facilities in Doddakunthur

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

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