Arehalli - Hosdurga, Chitradurga

Arehalli is a village situated in the Hosdurga taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hosdurga and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Mathodu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arehalli is 606013. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.07 hectares and falls under the 577533 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Arehalli 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 Arehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Arehalli village had a total population of 1,748 people, including 892 males and 856 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.48%, with male literacy at 79.97% and female literacy at 62.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Arehalli is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Arehalli is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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