Duggavara village, Hosdurga taluk | Pincode 577527

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LGD code: 605906
Pincode: 577527
Post office: Hosadurga
Population: 1,399
Households: 320
Literacy rate: 61.1%
Sex ratio: 993 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 881
Distance to district centre: 36 km
Distance to mandal centre: 46 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 182 km
Distance to Chennai: 445 km
Nearest railway station: Ramagiri · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Primary Health Center · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Duggavara compares

By population, Duggavara ranks #45 of 225 villages in Hosdurga mandal.

Literacy rate

61.1%

−2.8% vs mandal average

Duggavara: 61.1%
Hosdurga mandal: 63.9%
Chitradurga district: 65.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

993

+17 vs mandal average

Duggavara: 993
Hosdurga mandal: 976

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.1 vs mandal average

Duggavara: 4.4
Hosdurga mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Duggavara at a glance

Duggavara is a village of 1,399 people in 320 households (Census 2011) in Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, the 45th-largest of 225 villages in Hosdurga taluk. Literacy is 61%, 3 points below the taluk average of 64% and the sex ratio is 993 women per 1,000 men. It lies 36 km from the Chitradurga district centre, 39 km from Ajjampura, the nearest town, 15 km from Ramagiri railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 577527, served by Hosadurga post office; the LGD village code is 605906. The nearest hospital or health centre is Primary Health Center, 9 km away. The village votes in Hiriyur assembly constituency, represented by MLA D Sudakar. The population is estimated at 1,649 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Duggavara · this village	1,399	61%	—
Duggavara · Challakere	2,537	56%	0 km N
Ghattihosahalli · Holalkere	1,339	67%	3.6 km NE
Talya · Holalkere	2,670	74%	5.3 km N
Lokadolalu · Holalkere	789	69%	6.3 km W
Uganekatte · Holalkere	1,400	66%	6.7 km SW
Madderu · Holalkere	1,553	63%	7.4 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Duggavara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: HOSDURGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): DODDAGATTA
Total area (ha): 1,298.43
Irrigated area (ha): 20.18
Forest area (ha): 401

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Duggavara

LGD code: 605906
Pincode: 577527
Post office: Hosadurga
Population (Census 2011): 1,399
Population (projected 2026): 1,649
Households: 320
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 993
Literacy rate: 61.1%
Coordinates: 13.97471°N, 76.25978°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Chitradurga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hiriyur
Member of Parliament: Govind Karjol
Member of Legislative Assembly: D Sudakar
Block / Mandal: Hosdurga

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chitradurga district level

Then & Now

Duggavara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,399

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,649

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

320

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

377

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,399Census 2011
Households: 320Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 993 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6492026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3772026 projection
Active job cards: 1,77,179MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,18,919MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,37,39,456ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,050NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 44.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chitradurga district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,46,837PMAY-G · 1,46,837 of 9,44,140 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chitradurga district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chitradurga district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Duggavara

Mandal centre

Hosdurga · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 35 min by car · 1 h 53 min by bike

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District centre

Chitradurga · ≈ 36 km

≈ 1 h 14 min by car · 1 h 28 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,372 people

Ajjampura · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 21 min by car · 1 h 36 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bengaluru182 kmcapital
Chennai445 km
Hyderabad448 km
Mumbai672 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamagiri15 km
Bus stopHolalkere Bus stop11 km
Hospital / PHCPrimary Health Center9 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India11 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum12 km
CollegeDegree College11 km
Police stationAimangala Police Station32 km

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September 2026

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka

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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security

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News from Chitradurga & Karnataka

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Ex-soldier, daughter killed during property dispute in Karnataka
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Karnataka ‘pseudo-Naxal’ held over threat linked to local polls, land dispute
The Indian Express22h ago
Karnataka launches village-level water budgeting to strengthen water security
Udayavani3 days ago
Karnataka HC asks SEC to go ahead with panchayat polls after State says ward formation, reservation complete
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What is the pincode of Duggavara?

The pincode of Duggavara, Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka is 577527. The post office is Hosadurga.

Which post office delivers to Duggavara?

Mail for Duggavara is delivered through Hosadurga post office, pincode 577527, in Hosdurga taluk, Chitradurga district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Duggavara located?

Duggavara is a village in Hosdurga taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the population of Duggavara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Duggavara village has a population of 1,399 across 320 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Duggavara in?

Duggavara falls under the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #18) of Karnataka.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Duggavara in?

Duggavara falls under the Hiriyur assembly constituency (AC #100) of Karnataka.

What is the literacy rate in Duggavara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Duggavara village is 61.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Duggavara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Duggavara village is 993 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Duggavara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Duggavara, including Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti (Free Bus Travel for Women). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Duggavara from Chitradurga district centre?

Duggavara is approximately 36 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chitradurga district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Duggavara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Duggavara village is 605906.

Which is the nearest town to Duggavara?

Ajjampura (population 11,372, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 39 km from Duggavara in a straight line.

How big is Duggavara compared to other villages in Hosdurga taluk?

Duggavara ranks 45 of 225 villages in Hosdurga taluk by Census 2011 population (1,399 residents).

How far is Duggavara from Bengaluru?

Duggavara is about 182 km from Bengaluru in a straight line (the state capital of Karnataka); by road expect roughly 237 km.

How far is Duggavara from Chennai?

Duggavara is about 445 km from Chennai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 578 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Duggavara?

Ramagiri is the nearest railway station to Duggavara, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Duggavara?

Holalkere Bus stop is the nearest bus stop to Duggavara, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Duggavara?

Primary Health Center is the nearest hospital or health centre to Duggavara, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Duggavara?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Duggavara, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Duggavara?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Duggavara, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Duggavara?

Duggavara falls under Hiriyur assembly constituency (AC 100). The sitting MLA is D Sudakar (INC).

Who is the MP for Duggavara?

Duggavara is in Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Govind Karjol (BJP).

What is the population of Duggavara in 2026?

Duggavara is estimated at 1,649 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,399 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Duggavara in?

Karnataka falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Duggavara in Chitradurga district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)