Araleshwar - Hangal, Haveri

Araleshwar is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Araleswara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Araleshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Araleshwar is 604092. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.98 hectares and falls under the 581104 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Araleshwar

As per Census 2011, Araleshwar village has a total population of 2,595 people, consisting of 1,338 males and 1,257 females. The village has 540 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,742 literate and 853 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 495 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5951,3381,257
Child Population (0–6 yrs)255136119
Scheduled Castes (SC)1739281
Scheduled Tribes (ST)495244251
Literate Population1,742982760
Illiterate Population853356497

Nearby Villages of Araleshwar

Araleshwar 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)
AkkivalliSouth-West2.10 km
Shirmapur (m) AdurNorth2.17 km
KalveyellapurSouth-East2.19 km
SavasgiNorth-West2.32 km
HotanhalliSouth2.52 km
KadashettihalliNorth-East2.61 km
KuntanhosahalliWest3.17 km
KanchinegalurEast3.53 km
SurleshwarSouth-West3.89 km
BelagalapethNorth4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Araleshwar

Araleshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 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 Hangal to Araleshwar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Araleshwar is about 38 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 Araleshwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Araleshwar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Araleshwar

Where is Araleshwar located?

Araleshwar village is located in Hangal Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Araleshwar?

The Gram Panchayat of Araleshwar is Araleswara.

What is the pincode of Araleshwar?

The pincode of Araleshwar is 581104.

What is the population of Araleshwar?

Araleshwar has a total population of 2,595, including 1,338 males and 1,257 females.

How many households are there in Araleshwar?

There are 540 households in Araleshwar.

What is the literacy rate in Araleshwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Araleshwar is 67.13%. Male literacy is 73.39% and female literacy is 60.46%.