Arakere - Arsikere, Hassan

Arakere is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Arakere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakere is 615497. The village covers a total geographical area of 973.09 hectares and falls under the 573112 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Arakere

According to the 2011 Census, Arakere village had a total population of 2,235 people, including 1,131 males and 1,104 females, living in 560 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.74%, with male literacy at 78.03% and female literacy at 69.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 586, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Arakere

Arakere 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 Arakere

Arakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Arakere is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Arakere is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arakere

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

Health Facilities in Arakere

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

FAQs about Arakere