Aralahalli - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Aralahalli is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kainadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aralahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aralahalli is 605951. The village covers a total geographical area of 737.51 hectares and falls under the 577533 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Aralahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Aralahalli village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 689 males and 678 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 85.10% and female literacy at 65.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,367689678
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085850
Scheduled Castes (SC)1055253
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431
Literate Population950537413
Illiterate Population417152265

Nearby Villages of Aralahalli

Aralahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MalappanahalliSouth-East2.04 km
KalkereWest2.58 km
TumbinakereSouth2.87 km
HagalakereNorth2.99 km
SirigondanahalliEast3.13 km
MenasinaduNorth3.27 km
UlavinagondiNorth-West3.52 km
SomasandraSouth-East3.61 km
Kainaduval KavalEast3.90 km
ThimmalapuraWest4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aralahalli

Aralahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Aralahalli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Aralahalli is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aralahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Aralahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aralahalli

Where is Aralahalli located?

Aralahalli village is located in Hosdurga Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Aralahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Aralahalli is Kainadu.

What is the pincode of Aralahalli?

The pincode of Aralahalli is 577533.

What is the population of Aralahalli?

Aralahalli had a total population of 1,367, including 689 males and 678 females.

How many households are there in Aralahalli?

Aralahalli had 313 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aralahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aralahalli was 75.46%. Male literacy was 85.10% and female literacy was 65.76%.