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

As per Census 2011, Arakere village has a total population of 2,235 people, consisting of 1,131 males and 1,104 females. The village has 560 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,469 literate and 766 illiterate residents. Additionally, 586 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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