Agrahara - Arkalgud, Hassan

Agrahara is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Agrahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agrahara is 616651. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.91 hectares and falls under the 573133 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Agrahara

According to the 2011 Census, Agrahara village had a total population of 1,078 people, including 550 males and 528 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.55%, with male literacy at 75.40% and female literacy at 61.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Agrahara

Agrahara 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 Agrahara

Agrahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Agrahara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Agrahara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agrahara

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

Health Facilities in Agrahara

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

FAQs about Agrahara