Arikere

Arikere is a village located in Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Srinivaspur (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Kolar. As per 2009 stats, Lakshmisagara is the gram panchayat of Arikere village.

Here you can discover what makes Arikere unique in its vibrant Srinivaspur-Kolar region. You’ll see Arikere’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Arikere

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arikere is 621719. The village spans a total geographical area of 704.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 563138. Srinivaspur is nearest town to Arikere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Arikere village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Srinivaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Arikere

Population of Arikere

According to the 2011 Census, Arikere has a total population of about 799, with approximately 383 males and 416 females. The sex ratio is around 1086 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 96 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 427 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.07%, with male literacy at about 62.40% and female literacy near 46.39%. There are around 172 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arikere's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arikere

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Arikere. As per the 2011 stats, Arikere had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Arikere

Knowing the nearby villages of Arikere helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Arikere.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arikere