Doddayalkur - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Doddayalkur is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Madhugiri and around 69 km from Tumkur. Doddayalkuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddayalkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddayalkur is 610896. The village covers a total geographical area of 515.19 hectares and falls under the 572124 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Doddayalkur

According to the 2011 Census, Doddayalkur village had a total population of 1,177 people, including 598 males and 579 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.29%, with male literacy at 80.22% and female literacy at 58.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddayalkur

Doddayalkur 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 Doddayalkur

Doddayalkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Doddayalkur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Doddayalkur is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddayalkur

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

Health Facilities in Doddayalkur

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

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