Arekoppa - Kanakapura, Bengaluru South

Arekoppa is a village situated in the Kanakapura taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Kanakapura and around 53 km from Ramanagara. I. Golla Halli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arekoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arekoppa is 626574. The village covers a total geographical area of 509 hectares and falls under the 562119 pincode. Kanakapura is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Arekoppa

As per Census 2011, Arekoppa village has a total population of 1,199 people, consisting of 618 males and 581 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 617 literate and 582 illiterate residents. Additionally, 384 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arekoppa

Arekoppa 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 Arekoppa

Arekoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Channapatna, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanakapura to Arekoppa is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Arekoppa is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arekoppa

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

Health Facilities in Arekoppa

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

FAQs about Arekoppa