Arakere - Nagamangala, Mandya

Arakere is a village situated in the Nagamangala taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagamangala and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Devalapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakere is 613948. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.24 hectares and falls under the 571445 pincode. Nagamangala is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Arakere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nagamangala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arakere

According to the 2011 Census, Arakere village had a total population of 444 people, including 215 males and 229 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.37%, with male literacy at 61.11% and female literacy at 40.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Arakere

Arakere 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 Arakere

Arakere is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maddur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagamangala to Arakere is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Arakere is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arakere

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

Health Facilities in Arakere

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

FAQs about Arakere