Akkalavadi - Arkalgud, Hassan

Akkalavadi is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Handrangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akkalavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkalavadi is 616705. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.66 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Akkalavadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Akkalavadi

As per Census 2011, Akkalavadi village has a total population of 561 people, consisting of 278 males and 283 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akkalavadi

Akkalavadi 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 Akkalavadi

Akkalavadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Akkalavadi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Akkalavadi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akkalavadi

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

Health Facilities in Akkalavadi

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

FAQs about Akkalavadi