Arekere - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Arekere is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Byakaravalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arekere is 614927. The village covers a total geographical area of 554.91 hectares and falls under the 573134 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Arekere

According to the 2011 Census, Arekere village had a total population of 641 people, including 326 males and 315 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.39%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 74.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Arekere

Arekere 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 Arekere

Arekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Arekere is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Arekere is about 57 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 Arekere

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

Health Facilities in Arekere

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

FAQs about Arekere