Arikunte

Arikunte is a village located in Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Srinivaspur (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Kolar. As per 2009 stats, Arikunte village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Arikunte unique in its vibrant Srinivaspur-Kolar region. You’ll see Arikunte’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 Arikunte

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arikunte is 621584. The village spans a total geographical area of 147.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 563135. Srinivaspur is nearest town to Arikunte village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Arikunte 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 Arikunte

Population of Arikunte

According to the 2011 Census, Arikunte has a total population of about 702, with approximately 382 males and 320 females. The sex ratio is around 837 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 156 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 36. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.52%, with male literacy at about 77.23% and female literacy near 55.94%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arikunte's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arikunte

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

Nearby Villages of Arikunte

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Arikunte