Darikongalale - Arkalgud, Hassan

Darikongalale is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Vijapura Forest serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darikongalale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darikongalale is 616518. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.23 hectares and falls under the 573102 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Darikongalale 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 Darikongalale

According to the 2011 Census, Darikongalale village had a total population of 409 people, including 208 males and 201 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.37%, with male literacy at 74.86% and female literacy at 55.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Darikongalale

Darikongalale 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 Darikongalale

Public transport in the Darikongalale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Darikongalale is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Darikongalale is about 36 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 Darikongalale

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

Health Facilities in Darikongalale

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

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