Arikatti - Hirekerur, Haveri

Arikatti is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Betakerur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arikatti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arikatti is 604377. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.24 hectares and falls under the 581109 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Arikatti

According to the 2011 Census, Arikatti village had a total population of 1,274 people, including 660 males and 614 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.41%, with male literacy at 93.05% and female literacy at 81.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Arikatti

Arikatti 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 Arikatti

Arikatti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Arikatti is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Arikatti is about 36 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 Arikatti

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

Health Facilities in Arikatti

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

FAQs about Arikatti