Arabala - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Arabala is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 43 km from Tarikere and around 76 km from Chikmagalur. Begur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arabala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arabala is 609285. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.47 hectares and falls under the 577550 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Arabala

According to the 2011 Census, Arabala village had a total population of 624 people, including 321 males and 303 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.82%, with male literacy at 68.24% and female literacy at 52.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Arabala

Arabala 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 Arabala

Arabala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Arabala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Arabala is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arabala

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

Health Facilities in Arabala

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

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