Dodderi - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Dodderi is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Madhugiri and around 60 km from Tumkur. Dodderi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dodderi is 610753. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.77 hectares and falls under the 572112 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dodderi 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 Dodderi

As per Census 2011, Dodderi village has a total population of 2,973 people, consisting of 1,522 males and 1,451 females. The village has 720 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,877 literate and 1,096 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 287 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9731,5221,451
Child Population (0–6 yrs)292142150
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,241639602
Scheduled Tribes (ST)287147140
Literate Population1,8771,126751
Illiterate Population1,096396700

Nearby Villages of Dodderi

Dodderi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UmmanahalliNorth-East1.18 km
BettadaranganahalliSouth-East1.82 km
AppanahalliSouth-West1.93 km
NagenahalliiWest2.01 km
AdavikatanahalliSouth-East2.33 km
ThonachagondanahalliEast2.35 km
KanapanaikanahalliSouth-West2.54 km
PemmanahalliSouth2.80 km
ChandragiriNorth2.83 km
SidadaragalSouth2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dodderi

Dodderi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Heggere Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Dodderi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Dodderi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dodderi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dodderi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dodderi

Where is Dodderi located?

Dodderi village is located in Madhugiri Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dodderi?

Dodderi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dodderi?

The pincode of Dodderi is 572112.

What is the population of Dodderi?

Dodderi has a total population of 2,973, including 1,522 males and 1,451 females.

How many households are there in Dodderi?

There are 720 households in Dodderi.

What is the literacy rate in Dodderi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dodderi is 63.13%. Male literacy is 73.98% and female literacy is 51.76%.