Arepalya - Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

Arepalya is a village situated in the Kollegal taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kollegal and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Thimmaraajipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arepalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arepalya is 619847. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.73 hectares and falls under the 571440 pincode. Kollegal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Arepalya

As per Census 2011, Arepalya village has a total population of 1,181 people, consisting of 608 males and 573 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 622 literate and 559 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 236 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Arepalya

Arepalya 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 Arepalya

Arepalya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollegal to Arepalya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Arepalya is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arepalya

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

Health Facilities in Arepalya

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

FAQs about Arepalya