Arikere - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Arikere is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Cheemangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arikere is 624256. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.79 hectares and falls under the 562102 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Arikere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sidlaghatta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arikere

According to the 2011 Census, Arikere village had a total population of 709 people, including 374 males and 335 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.83%, with male literacy at 76.06% and female literacy at 58.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Arikere

Arikere 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 Arikere

Arikere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sidlaghatta, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Arikere is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Arikere is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arikere

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

Health Facilities in Arikere

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

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