Aratal - Shiggaon, Haveri

Aratal is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hosur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aratal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aratal is 603892. The village covers a total geographical area of 1361.05 hectares and falls under the 581193 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Aratal

According to the 2011 Census, Aratal village had a total population of 1,687 people, including 884 males and 803 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.02%, with male literacy at 83.80% and female literacy at 67.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Aratal

Aratal 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 Aratal

Aratal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saunshi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Aratal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Aratal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aratal

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

Health Facilities in Aratal

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

FAQs about Aratal