Doddaghatta - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Doddaghatta is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Turuvekere and around 72 km from Tumkur. Anekere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doddaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doddaghatta is 612239. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.84 hectares and falls under the 572227 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Doddaghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Doddaghatta village had a total population of 657 people, including 322 males and 335 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 67.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Doddaghatta

Doddaghatta 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 Doddaghatta

Doddaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Doddaghatta is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Doddaghatta is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doddaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Doddaghatta

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

FAQs about Doddaghatta