Arehalli - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Arehalli is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Arehalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arehalli is 605742. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.72 hectares and falls under the 577526 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Arehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Arehalli village had a total population of 1,964 people, including 976 males and 988 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.60%, with male literacy at 86.66% and female literacy at 72.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 378, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,190.

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

Nearby Villages of Arehalli

Arehalli 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 Arehalli

Arehalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Holalkere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Arehalli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Arehalli is about 30 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 Arehalli

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

Health Facilities in Arehalli

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

FAQs about Arehalli