Chikka Arakere Village - Jagalur, Davanagere

Chikka Arakere is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Guttidurga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikka Arakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikka Arakere is 606477. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.47 hectares and falls under the 577553 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chikka Arakere

As per Census 2011, Chikka Arakere village has a total population of 1,170 people, consisting of 592 males and 578 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 566 illiterate residents. Additionally, 339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chikka Arakere are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chikka Arakere

Chikka Arakere 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 Chikka Arakere

Chikka Arakere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Chikka Arakere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chikka Arakere is about 40 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 Chikka Arakere

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

Health Facilities in Chikka Arakere

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

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