Arapattu - Madikeri, Kodagu

Arapattu is a village situated in the Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Madikeri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Nariandada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arapattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arapattu is 617859. The village covers a total geographical area of 845.63 hectares and falls under the 571212 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Arapattu

According to the 2011 Census, Arapattu village had a total population of 2,039 people, including 1,013 males and 1,026 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.54%, with male literacy at 89.51% and female literacy at 81.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Arapattu

Arapattu 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 Arapattu

Arapattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pappinissery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Arapattu is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Arapattu is about 32 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 Arapattu

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

Health Facilities in Arapattu

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

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