Dinka - Pandavapura, Mandya

Dinka is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Dinka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dinka is 614122. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.09 hectares and falls under the 571812 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Dinka

According to the 2011 Census, Dinka village had a total population of 1,878 people, including 953 males and 925 females, living in 479 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.88%, with male literacy at 72.96% and female literacy at 50.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Dinka

Dinka 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 Dinka

Dinka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kallur Yedahli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Dinka is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Dinka is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dinka

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

Health Facilities in Dinka

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

FAQs about Dinka