Dwaranakunte - Sira, Tumakuru

Dwaranakunte is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Sira and around 84 km from Tumkur. Dvaranakunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwaranakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwaranakunte is 610266. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.81 hectares and falls under the 572135 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Dwaranakunte

As per Census 2011, Dwaranakunte village has a total population of 1,851 people, consisting of 973 males and 878 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,214 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,851973878
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18810979
Scheduled Castes (SC)256133123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1568175
Literate Population1,214726488
Illiterate Population637247390

Nearby Villages of Dwaranakunte

Dwaranakunte 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)
ChangavaraSouth-West1.95 km
SakkaraNorth-East2.05 km
KarehalliSouth-East2.94 km
BenkanahalliNorth3.82 km
NejanthiEast4.00 km
VajarahalliSouth4.04 km
VenukalguddaWest5.21 km
SasamaruSouth-East5.28 km
MusakalotiSouth-East5.70 km
DharmapuraNorth5.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dwaranakunte

Dwaranakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 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 Sira to Dwaranakunte is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Dwaranakunte is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dwaranakunte

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dwaranakunte

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dwaranakunte 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 >10 km

FAQs about Dwaranakunte

Where is Dwaranakunte located?

Dwaranakunte village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dwaranakunte?

The Gram Panchayat of Dwaranakunte is Dvaranakunte.

What is the pincode of Dwaranakunte?

The pincode of Dwaranakunte is 572135.

What is the population of Dwaranakunte?

Dwaranakunte has a total population of 1,851, including 973 males and 878 females.

How many households are there in Dwaranakunte?

There are 433 households in Dwaranakunte.

What is the literacy rate in Dwaranakunte?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dwaranakunte is 65.59%. Male literacy is 74.61% and female literacy is 55.58%.