Doddashivara - Malur, Kolar

Doddashivara is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Doddashivara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddashivara is 622146. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.45 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Doddashivara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Doddashivara

As per Census 2011, Doddashivara village has a total population of 1,443 people, consisting of 727 males and 716 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 919 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 332 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddashivara

Doddashivara 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 Doddashivara

Doddashivara 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 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Doddashivara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Doddashivara is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddashivara

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

Health Facilities in Doddashivara

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

FAQs about Doddashivara