Dumma

Dumma is a village located in Hosanagara taluka of Shimoga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Hosanagara (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Shimoga. As per 2009 stats, Jeni is the gram panchayat of Dumma village.

Here you can discover what makes Dumma unique in its vibrant Hosanagara-Shimoga region. You’ll see Dumma’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dumma

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dumma is 607867. The village spans a total geographical area of 801.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577418. Hosanagara is nearest town to Dumma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dumma village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dumma

Population of Dumma

According to the 2011 Census, Dumma has a total population of about 563, with approximately 285 males and 278 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 41 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.98%, with male literacy at about 78.25% and female literacy near 61.51%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dumma's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dumma

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dumma. As per the 2011 stats, Dumma had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dumma

Knowing the nearby villages of Dumma helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dumma.

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