Aregallu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Aregallu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Bannur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aregallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aregallu is 616711. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.62 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Aregallu 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 Aregallu

According to the 2011 Census, Aregallu village had a total population of 406 people, including 202 males and 204 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.78%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 68.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Aregallu

Aregallu 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 Aregallu

Public transport in the Aregallu 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 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Aregallu is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Aregallu is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aregallu

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

Health Facilities in Aregallu

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

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