Arikunte - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Arikunte is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Arikunte village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arikunte is 621584. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.72 hectares and falls under the 563135 pincode. Srinivaspur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Arikunte

According to the 2011 Census, Arikunte village had a total population of 702 people, including 382 males and 320 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.65%, with male literacy at 84.05% and female literacy at 63.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Arikunte

Arikunte 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 Arikunte

Arikunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddanatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinivaspur to Arikunte is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Arikunte is about 33 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 Arikunte

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

Health Facilities in Arikunte

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

FAQs about Arikunte