Aralapura - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Aralapura is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dindagur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aralapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aralapura is 617223. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.26 hectares and falls under the 573116 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Aralapura

According to the 2011 Census, Aralapura village had a total population of 493 people, including 247 males and 246 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 84.30% and female literacy at 60.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population493247246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492425
Scheduled Castes (SC)974849
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population322188134
Illiterate Population17159112

Nearby Villages of Aralapura

Aralapura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShettihalliSouth1.14 km
BandihalliWest1.30 km
Gundasetty HalliSouth-West1.66 km
NandipuraEast1.80 km
ChamadihalliSouth1.98 km
DindagurNorth2.02 km
ChikkondanahalliNorth-West2.22 km
Chamadihalli AneSouth-East2.29 km
JogipuraEast2.32 km
GuramaranahalliSouth-West2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aralapura

Aralapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sravanur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Aralapura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Aralapura is about 40 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 Aralapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Aralapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aralapura

Where is Aralapura located?

Aralapura village is located in Channarayapatna Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Aralapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Aralapura is Dindagur.

What is the pincode of Aralapura?

The pincode of Aralapura is 573116.

What is the population of Aralapura?

Aralapura had a total population of 493, including 247 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Aralapura?

Aralapura had 115 households.

What is the literacy rate in Aralapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aralapura was 72.52%. Male literacy was 84.30% and female literacy was 60.63%.