Arkunda - Manchenahalli, Chikkaballapura

Arkunda is a village situated in the Manchenahalli taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Gauribidanur and around 18 km from Chikkaballapur. Pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arkunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arkunda is 623393. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.69 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Arkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Arkunda village had a total population of 813 people, including 394 males and 419 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.11%, with male literacy at 70.09% and female literacy at 56.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Arkunda

Arkunda 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 Arkunda

Arkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thondebhavi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Arkunda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Arkunda is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arkunda

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

Health Facilities in Arkunda

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

FAQs about Arkunda