Donkihalli - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Donkihalli is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Turuvekere and around 62 km from Tumkur. Talakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Donkihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Donkihalli is 612311. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.35 hectares and falls under the 572221 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Donkihalli 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 Donkihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Donkihalli village had a total population of 872 people, including 432 males and 440 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.64%, with male literacy at 74.28% and female literacy at 41.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Donkihalli

Donkihalli 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 Donkihalli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Donkihalli. The nearest railway station is Sampige Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Donkihalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Donkihalli is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Donkihalli

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

Health Facilities in Donkihalli

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

FAQs about Donkihalli