Doopadahalli - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Doopadahalli is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Shikarpur and around 49 km from Shimoga. Tharalagatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doopadahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doopadahalli is 607803. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.49 hectares and falls under the 577427 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Doopadahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shikaripura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Doopadahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Doopadahalli village had a total population of 635 people, including 299 males and 336 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.51%, with male literacy at 88.01% and female literacy at 83.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Doopadahalli

Doopadahalli 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 Doopadahalli

Doopadahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kumsi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Doopadahalli is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Doopadahalli is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doopadahalli

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

Health Facilities in Doopadahalli

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

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