Aravatagi - Alnavar, Dharwad

Aravatagi is a village situated in the Alnavar taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Dharwad and around 22 km from Dharwad. Arwatagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aravatagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aravatagi is 602248. The village covers a total geographical area of 1278.04 hectares and falls under the 580007 pincode. Alnavar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Aravatagi

As per Census 2011, Aravatagi village has a total population of 1,064 people, consisting of 527 males and 537 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 601 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 221 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Aravatagi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,064527537
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1285969
Scheduled Castes (SC)663432
Scheduled Tribes (ST)221118103
Literate Population601347254
Illiterate Population463180283

Nearby Villages of Aravatagi

Aravatagi 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)
AmboliSouth-West1.43 km
KumbarganviNorth-East2.77 km
HonnapurSouth-East2.81 km
DoriSouth-West3.25 km
KogilageriWest3.79 km
KumbarkoppaNorth-West4.29 km
RamapurNorth-East5.44 km
KalakeriSouth-East5.68 km
HindasgeriWest5.89 km
BenachiSouth-West5.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aravatagi

Aravatagi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kashanatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alnavar to Aravatagi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Aravatagi is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aravatagi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Aravatagi

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

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

FAQs about Aravatagi

Where is Aravatagi located?

Aravatagi village is located in Alnavar Taluka, Dharwad district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aravatagi?

The Gram Panchayat of Aravatagi is Arwatagi.

What is the pincode of Aravatagi?

The pincode of Aravatagi is 580007.

What is the population of Aravatagi?

Aravatagi has a total population of 1,064, including 527 males and 537 females.

How many households are there in Aravatagi?

There are 240 households in Aravatagi.

What is the literacy rate in Aravatagi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aravatagi is 56.48%. Male literacy is 65.84% and female literacy is 47.30%.