Arekal - Adoni, Kurnool

Arekal is a village situated in the Adoni mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Adoni and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Arekal village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arekal is 594087. The village covers a total geographical area of 605 hectares and falls under the 518302 pincode. Adoni is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Arekal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Arekal

According to the 2011 Census, Arekal village had a total population of 2,499 people, including 1,073 males and 1,426 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 1,329 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.72%, with male literacy at 61.97% and female literacy at 56.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Arekal

Arekal 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 Arekal

Arekal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adoni, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoni to Arekal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Arekal is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arekal

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

Health Facilities in Arekal

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

FAQs about Arekal